| Family: |
Lampridae (Opahs) |
| Max. size: |
110 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 30 kg |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 50 - 485 m |
| Distribution: |
Circumglobal in the southern hemisphere between 34°S and the Antarctic Polar Front. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 55-56; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 36-40 |
| Biology: |
Feeds on krill, squid and fishes. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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