Talismania aphos (Bussing, 1965) |
photo by
Briones-Mendoza, J. |
Family: | Alepocephalidae (Slickheads) | |||
Max. size: | 18.2 cm NG (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 1830 m | |||
Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Chile. | |||
Diagnosis: | Small scales. Predorsal rows, from top of operculum to beneath dorsal origin, 32-37; total row, 59-74. 19-21 abdominal vertebrae. | |||
Biology: | Type specimen taken from a depth of 1,830 m (Ref. 9068). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |