| Family: |
Melanocetidae (Black Seadevils) |
| Max. size: |
11.1 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1675 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal soft rays: 4-4. Distinguishing characteristics of metamorphosed female: nearly straight anterior margin of vomer; least outside width between frontals 18.0% SL; upper jaw with 91 teeth, lower jaw with 60 teeth; vomerine teeth 0-6; length of longest tooth in lower jaw 5.9% SL; width of pectoral fin lobe 9.9% SL; width of escal bulb 11.3% SL; illicium length 30.6% SL; esca without crest; relatively thick integument (Ref. 86949) |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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