Ataxolepis apus Myers & Freihofer, 1966

Family:  Cetomimidae (Flabby whalefishes)
Max. size:  4.45 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 1464 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Indonesia and east of Wake Island (Ref. 9844).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  All known specimens are males.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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