Family: |
Alepocephalidae (Slickheads) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 1830 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Chile. |
Diagnosis: |
Small scales. Predorsal rows, from top of operculum to beneath dorsal origin, 32-37; total row, 59-74. 19-21 abdominal vertebrae. |
Biology: |
Type specimen taken from a depth of 1,830 m (Ref. 9068). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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