Family: |
Ateleopodidae (Jellynose fishes) |
Max. size: |
200 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 998 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Morocco to South Africa. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 78-85. Dark brown to black in color, lighter below; pelvic ray and fold of skin at angle of mouth pale (Ref. 5528). |
Biology: |
Inhabits upper slopes (Ref. 27121). Feeds on ophiuroids and fishes (Ref. 6717). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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