| Family: |
Bathyclupeidae (Deepsea herring) |
| Max. size: |
25.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 259 - 677 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic. Western Atlantic: tropical and subtropical, from New England Ridge (39°42′ N, 71°56′ W) to Suriname, including the entire Caribbean basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal soft rays: 30-31. This species is distinguished by head length 2.9-3.0 times in SL; maximum body height 24.3 - 26.4% SL; preanal length 52.5 - 58.4% SL, prevental length 30% SL; anal fin with 30 (31) rays; developed rakers on the first gill arch 16; mouth and pectoral fin light (Ref. 122568). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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