Family: |
Rondeletiidae (Redmouth whalefishes) |
Max. size: |
11.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 3003 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: off North Carolina, USA and Suriname. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0. Single spine directing anteriorly above eye (Ref. 13608). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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