| Family: |
Melanocetidae (Black Seadevils) |
| Max. size: |
1.95 cm SL (male/unsexed); 8.2 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1000 - 2200 m |
| Distribution: |
Apparently restricted to Eastern Pacific: Gulf of Panama. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-17; Anal soft rays: 4-5. Distinguishing characteristics of metamorphosed females: |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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