| Family: |
Alepocephalidae (Slickheads) |
| Max. size: |
57.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1500 - 2300 m |
| Distribution: |
North and South Atlantic, continental slope of southern Africa, Indian Ocean including Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, Mascarene Plateau, Ninety East Ridge, Broken Ridge, Exmouth Plateau and some other seamounts, eastern and western Pacific Ocean (north and south). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-20; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-17 |
| Biology: |
Benthopelagic to benthic (Ref. 51024, 75154). Found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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