| Family: |
Microstomatidae (Pencil smelts) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 0 - 1250 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: taken at two off-shore localities. Western Atlantic: 14°N 61°40'W. Western Pacific: Java Trench area - 10°18'S 110°23'E. Probably circumtropical. |
| Diagnosis: |
Slender fish. Swim bladder not observed (Ref. 37473). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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