| Family: |
Sudidae (Paperbones or waryfishes) |
| Max. size: |
12.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 30 - 2250 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: one locality near the equator at 25°W. Eastern Pacific: at least 32°N to Chile (Ref. 35950), including the Hawaiian Islands (Ref. 583). Also known from Western Atlantic, from USA to Brazil (Ref. 47377). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 21-22; Vertebrae: 52-55. Branchiostegal rays: 8. |
| Biology: |
Epipelagic to bathypelagic (Ref. 35950) and mesopelagic (Ref. 58302). Oviparous, with planktonic larvae, primarily in upper 250 m (Ref. 35950). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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