| Family: |
Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Maurolicinae |
| Max. size: |
3.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Saya de Malha Bank. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal soft rays: 18-18; Vertebrae: 31-33. AC photophores 22-25, usually 23-24. Head 31-33% SL, eye 10.5-11.5% SL, upper jaw 16-18% SL, maximum body depth at or behind pectoral fin base 24-26.5% SL. Stomach striped by pigment, hind portion of intestine not pigmented (Ref. 26775) |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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