| Family: |
Opisthoproctidae (Barreleyes or spookfishes) |
| Max. size: |
15.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 500 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: High seas only |
| Diagnosis: |
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). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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