| Nomeidae (Driftfishes) |
| 80 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 1000 m |
| Atlantic, Indian and Pacific. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 10-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-33; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 26-33; Vertebrae: 40-44. Adults dark brown to deep purple in color; eye dark blue. Young translucent with brown spots; first dorsal fin dark (Ref. 4412). |
| Oceanic species (Ref. 6891). Associated with jellyfish (Ref. 7251) and floating weed patches (Ref. 6891). Large adults may be benthic on continental slopes (Ref. 6891). Feeds on zooplankton and small pelagic fishes (Ref. 4777). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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