Rhynchohyalus parbevs Prokofiev & Kukuev, 2020

Family:  Opisthoproctidae (Barreleyes or spookfishes)
Max. size:  15.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 500 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: High seas only
Diagnosis:  This species is distinguished by the following characters: a large number of gill rakers on the first arch (36 in the outer row, 41 in the inner row); origin of dorsal and pelvic fins located near the same vertical line; equal pecto-ventral and ventro-anal distances; adipose fin unpigmented (Ref. 124526).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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