| Bathylagidae (Deep-sea smelts) |
| 19 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 4000 m |
| South Atlantic, Indian and Pacific. Southern Ocean: circum-Antarctic. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-25 |
| Some studies on feeding have shown that euphausiids comprised 46% by weight of the food consumed by this species. Spawning probably occurs 3-4 times a year (Ref. 5002). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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