| 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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