| Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Sternoptychinae |
| 6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; marine; depth range 50 - 500 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: known only from the east African coast. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-17 |
| Known specimens are less than 5.5 cm SL (Ref. 4054). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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