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