| Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Maurolicinae |
| 3.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 375 m |
| Southeast Pacific: off Ecuador and Galapagos Island. |
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Vertebrae: 32-33. AC photophores 20-24, usually 22-23. First PV photophores of the right and left sides adjoining (separate in all other species) Head 30-34% SL, eye 11-13% SL, upper jaw 18-20% SL, maximum body depth well behind pectoral fin base 27-31% SL. Stomach intensely pigmented, hind portion of intestine not pigmented (Ref. 26775). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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