| Family: |
Scombropidae (Gnomefishes) |
| Max. size: |
150 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 16 kg |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 20 - 400 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Mozambique and South Africa (Ref. 6637), Japan and the East China Sea. Southeast Atlantic: Cape, South Africa (Ref. 6637). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-13. Adults black in color; juveniles dusky silver. |
| Biology: |
Adults found in deep rocky areas; young found in shallow water. The diet consists of fishes, crustaceans and squids. Spawns from October to March. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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