Paralepis elongata (Brauer, 1906) |
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SFSA |
Family: | Paralepididae (Barracudinas) | |||
Max. size: | 21 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 3000 m | |||
Distribution: | Indian and Atlantic: in tropical waters. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 23-25 | |||
Biology: | ||||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |