| Family: |
Melamphaidae (Bigscale fishes or ridgeheads) |
| Max. size: |
2.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 50 - 400 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: between 40° and 10°N. Eastern Atlantic: west of 25° or 30°W and one specimen at 24°34'N, 28°04'W. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-9; Vertebrae: 27-28. Head with sharp angle in lateral margin. Preopercle with angle smooth, rounded and slightly emarginate (Ref. 37108). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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