Bathystethus orientale Regan, 1913
Silver knifefish

Family:  Scorpididae (Halfmoons)
Max. size:  21 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Easter Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found near the surface along exposed steep rocky shores. Feeds on zooplankton (Ref. 89467).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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