Family: |
Opisthoproctidae (Barreleyes or spookfishes) |
Max. size: |
17.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 675 - 900 m |
Distribution: |
Atlantic Ocean: in sub-Antarctic waters. Also known from the Indian Ocean and Southeast Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
This species has shape of eye that is tubular, no adipose fin; has the origin of anal fin before end of the dorsal fin base; and, no longitudinal brownish band below eyes (Ref. 58272). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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