| Family: |
Himantolophidae (Footballfishes) |
| Max. size: |
13 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Atlantic: off Madeira and southern Portugal. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-5; Anal soft rays: 4-4. Distinguishing characteristics of metamorphosed female: relatively long illicium, 75% SL; unknown length and shape of distal escal appendage (Ref. 86949). |
| Biology: |
Only two female specimens (Ref. 7406). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 October 2013 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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