Procetichthys kreffti Paxton, 1989

Family:  Cetomimidae (Flabby whalefishes)
Max. size:  237 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 2200 m
Distribution:  Atlantic: SE and mid-Atlantic ridge.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-13; Vertebrae: 48-48
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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