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Triplophos hemingi (McArdle, 1901) |
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photo by
Shao, K.T. |
| Family: | Gonostomatidae (Bristlemouths) | |||
| Max. size: | 36 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 200 - 2000 m, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Tropical waters of all oceans; to 18°S in eastern Atlantic. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 53-67. Yellowish-brown in color, black on head and abdomen, fins colorless (Ref. 3991). Short trunk, long tail, anterior dorsal fin and short toothed of the maxillary (Ref. 37473). | |||
| Biology: | From 200-800 m in tropical waters. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||