| Family: |
Ipnopidae (Deep-sea tripod fishes), subfamily: Bathysauropsinae |
| Max. size: |
32 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1055 - 2835 m |
| Distribution: |
Circumglobal in southern oceans. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Body and head purplish to brownish black, fins lighter (Ref. 5320). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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