| Family: |
Alepocephalidae (Slickheads) |
| Max. size: |
50 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 716 - 1350 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Indian Ocean ridges, Arabian Sea and the South China Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-22; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-18 |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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