| Family: |
Linophrynidae (Leftvents) |
| Max. size: |
2.15 cm SL (male/unsexed); 9.1 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 300 - 1000 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of Panama. Western Central Atlantic. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-3; Anal soft rays: 3-3. Females: esca without distal prolongation of bulb; a single distal branched filament, length less than half diameter of bulb; three branched filaments along each side of bulb, longest 1-3 times diameter of bulb; no posterior appendage. Barbel 24-80% SL in total length; distal half to two third divided into three main-branches, proximal, posterior main-branch simple, anterior main-branch distally divided into 4 filaments, median main branch bifurcated; each secondary branch with one or more filaments; all filaments unpigmented, some branched, each with a series of sessile photophores. Dense concentration of subdermal pigment on caudal peduncle (Ref. 42949). Males: with pointed sphenotic spines (Ref. 86949). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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