| Family: |
Anomalopidae (Lanterneye fishes) |
| Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 32 - 36 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: known only from the Gulf of California. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Eye prominent with subocular light organ. 13 abdominal scutes. |
| Biology: |
A specimen taken from a steep sandy slope with profuse black coral growth. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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