| Family: |
Alepisauridae (Lancetfishes) |
| Max. size: |
96 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 640 - 1591 m |
| Distribution: |
Circumglobal. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 40-48; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-16. Iridescent brownish-black above, paler below; dorsal fin with horizontal row of white spots (Ref. 4059). |
| Biology: |
Feed on euphausiid shrimps and fishes. Edible but flesh is bland (Ref. 5217). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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