| Family: |
Microstomatidae (Pencil smelts) |
| Max. size: |
25 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 500 - 600 m |
| Distribution: |
Mediterranean Sea: Off Blanes. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 46-46. Branchiostegal rays 4. Adipose fin pigmented at the base. Body generally brown (Ref. 41397). |
| Biology: |
Also mesopelagic. Three specimens known (2 females, 1 damaged) (Ref. 36163). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 March 2014 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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