Gigantura indica Brauer, 1901
Telescopefish
Gigantura indica
photo by SFSA

Family:  Giganturidae (Telescopefishes)
Max. size:  26 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 17 - 2100 m
Distribution:  Circumglobal: In tropical to subtropical waters. Deep sea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-19; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 11-14
Biology:  Meso- and bathypelagic (Ref. 58302). The species is rare. Inhabits deep water. Famous for its bizarre shape and unusual eyes.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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