Danacetichthys galathenus Paxton, 1989 |
Family: | Cetomimidae (Flabby whalefishes) | |||
Max. size: | 5.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1330 m | |||
Distribution: | Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific: All six specimens have been taken within 30° of the equator. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-15; Vertebrae: 43-46 | |||
Biology: | ||||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |