| Family: |
Alepocephalidae (Slickheads) |
| Max. size: |
30.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1000 - 2060 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: south of Madagascar and off Mozambique Ridge. Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia (Ref. 49596). Northwest Atlantic (Ref. 2711). Western Central Pacific (Ref. 38717). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-17 |
| Biology: |
Found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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