Dolopichthys pullatus Regan & Trewavas, 1932
Lobed dreamer
photo by Ho, H.-C.

Family:  Oneirodidae (Dreamers)
Max. size:  11.5 cm SL (female)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 800 - 2000 m
Distribution:  Tropical to temperate parts of all oceans.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-8; Anal soft rays: 4-6. Characterized by having escal morphology: escal bulb with small rounded, anteriorly to anteroventrally directed papilla on anterior midline, continuous internally with slightly larger posteriorly to posterodorsally directed papilla on dorsal midline; compressed posterior appendage sigmoidal in shape and usually twice as long as escal bulb; darkly pigmented swollen basal part of posterior appendage in specimens 84mm and larger; presence of filaments on posterior appendage, pigmented in specimens 84 mm and larger; dorsal fin rays 5-8; anal fin rays 4-6; pectoral fin rays 17-22 (Ref. 86949).
Biology:  Mesopelagic (Ref. 10524).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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