| Family: |
Centrolophidae (Medusafishes) |
| Max. size: |
75 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 180 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Peru. |
| Diagnosis: |
Body moderately deep and compressed; dorsal fin with 6 weak spines and 22 to 23 soft rays (VI, 22-23); its origin generally anterior to the insertion of the pectoral fins (juveniles) or above them (adults); anal fin with 15 to 16 rays; pectoral fins pointed; scales deciduous; dorsal area of juveniles with dark lines; body entirely dark gray or brown gray in adults (Ref. 55763). |
| Biology: |
Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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