| Opisthoproctidae (Barreleyes or spookfishes) |
| 15.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range - 500 m |
| Southeast Pacific: High seas only |
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This species is distinguished by the following characters: a large number of gill rakers on the first arch (36 in the outer row, 41 in the inner row); origin of dorsal and pelvic fins located near the same vertical line; equal pecto-ventral and ventro-anal distances; adipose fin unpigmented (Ref. 124526). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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