Family: |
Chlorophthalmidae (Greeneyes) |
Max. size: |
25.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 100 - 700 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: 21°N (Cap Blanc) to 7°S. Reported from Namibia. Differs from the western Atlantic Parasudis truculentus very slightly which suggest possible conspecificity (Mead 1966). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
A hermaphroditic species found on the upper slope. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 April 2015 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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