| Family: |
Paralepididae (Barracudinas) |
| Max. size: |
15.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 50 - 1000 m |
| Distribution: |
Atlantic Ocean: in tropical and subtropical waters. USA to southern Brazil (Ref. 47377). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
The young occur near the surface, adults up to 800 m and more. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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