| Alepocephalidae (Slickheads) |
| 18.6 cm SL (male/unsexed); 18.4 cm SL (female) |
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bathydemersal; marine; depth range 250 - 780 m |
| Southeast Pacific: Chile. |
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Vertebrae: 47-49. Head short (28-31% SL); upper jaw 11-13% SL, posterior margin extends to caudal margin of pupil; orbit diameter almost equal to rostrum length (8-9% SL). Large scales; 54-56 scales in transverse series above the lateral line. First ray of pectoral fin thicker, elongated and thread-like beyond base of pelvic fin. Testis divided into 2 lobes (Ref. 33629). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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