| Family: |
Paralepididae (Barracudinas) |
| Max. size: |
3.72 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 615 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Originally taken from approximately 650 miles northeast of Madagascar at a depth above 750m. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal soft rays: 28-29. Three luminous organs along the midventral line: one each at ishtmus, between bases of pectoral fins, and between bases of ventral fins and anus (Ref. 121468).
Also Ref. 52915. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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