Family: |
Trichiuridae (Cutlassfishes), subfamily: Lepidopodinae |
Max. size: |
66 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 500 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: off the Scotian Shelf of Canada to off southern Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 52-58; Vertebrae: 98-107. Body silvery to brown with a dark lateral line; gill cavity black (Ref. 12204). Dorsal fin elements 90-98 (Ref. 36453). |
Biology: |
Juveniles pelagic, adults benthopelagic (Ref. 12204). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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