Family: |
Trichiuridae (Cutlassfishes), subfamily: Lepidopodinae |
Max. size: |
79 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 270 - 350 m |
Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: known only from type locality at Colahan Seamount of Hawaiian Submarine Ridge (31°01'N, 175°53'W). |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 91-93; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 44-47; Vertebrae: 98-100. Second anal fin spine stout and spur-like. Body dark brown, becoming lighter ventrally; the opercle black, inside of the mouth and gill cavities black. |
Biology: |
Maximum standard length recorded only from 3 specimens. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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