| Family: |
Opisthoproctidae (Barreleyes or spookfishes) |
| Max. size: |
18 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 500 - 2400 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Probably worldwide in temperate and tropical waters. Eastern Pacific: California Current region (Ref. 35626). South China Sea (Ref.74511). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal soft rays: 8-9; Vertebrae: 46-47. Body deep. Short pectoral fins, long ventral fins. Relatively large head and absence of ventral light organs. Line of dark chromatophores along the body below lateral line (Ref. 37473). |
| Biology: |
Oceanic and mesopelagic species (Ref. 6686). Taken regularly at depths shallower than 458 m, with scientific deep-sea fishing gear. Feed mainly on small crustaceans, particularly copepods (Ref. 4525). Oviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 35626) and eggs (Ref. 6686). Paedomorphic (Ref. 35626). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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