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Melanocetus polyactis Regan, 1925 |
| Family: | Melanocetidae (Black Seadevils) | |||
| Max. size: | 1.95 cm SL (male/unsexed); 8.2 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1000 - 2200 m | |||
| Distribution: | East Central Pacific: Apparently restricted to Gulf of Panama. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-17; Anal soft rays: 4-5. Distinguishing characteristics of metamorphosed females: | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||