| Opisthoproctidae (Barreleyes or spookfishes) |
| 8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 4750 m |
| Tropical to subtropical Atlantic and Pacific oceans. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Dorsal part of head transparent, ventral part and ventral 2/3 of body peppered with large melanophores; ventral surface of rear part of sole with 4 dark blotches (Ref. 6597). Body deep and anal fin on a vertical at posterior end of the sole, short based, rays directed posteriorly (Ref. 37473). |
| Mesopelagic (Ref. 58302). The limits of its distribution are marked by the 10°C isotherm and the 34, 8 %o isohaline (Ref. 6542). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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