| Trachipteridae (Ribbonfishes) |
| 120 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; marine |
| Southeast Atlantic: Namibia (Ref. 27121) and off the western Cape coast, South Africa. Southwest Pacific: New Zealand. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 142-147. Adult specimens preserved in alcohol are tan in color; front of head with triangular dark area extending onto lips and gular region; posterior dorsal rays black; caudal fin black, base of fin pale (Ref. 2713). |
| Mesopelagic species (Ref. 27121). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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