| Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Maurolicinae |
| 5.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 200 m |
| Southwest Atlantic: Known along the continental slope of South America. |
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Vertebrae: 33-34 |
| A mesopelagic species occurring over the continental slope at about 200 m depth, coming to near the surface at night. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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