Argyripnus ephippiatus Gilbert & Cramer, 1897
Gilbert & Cramer's bristle-mouth fish

Family:  Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Maurolicinae
Max. size:  8.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 325 - 518 m
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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