| Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Maurolicinae |
| 3.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: Saya de Malha Bank. |
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Anal soft rays: 18-18; Vertebrae: 31-33. AC photophores 22-25, usually 23-24. Head 31-33% SL, eye 10.5-11.5% SL, upper jaw 16-18% SL, maximum body depth at or behind pectoral fin base 24-26.5% SL. Stomach striped by pigment, hind portion of intestine not pigmented (Ref. 26775) |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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