| Family: |
Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Maurolicinae |
| Max. size: |
4.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: Along the continental slope of southwestern Africa. Western Indian Ocean: found in seamounts occurring in the area, with the most eastern record at 35°30'S, 53°E. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 33-35. AC photophores 22-27, usually 24-26. Head 29-31% SL, eye 10-11.5% SL, upper jaw 16-19% SL, maximum body depth well behind pectoral fin base 23-25%. Stomach pigmented, hind portion of intestine not pigmented (Ref. 26775). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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