Microstomatidae (Pencil smelts) |
11.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
pelagic-oceanic; marine |
Southeast Atlantic: Namibia (Ref. 27121) and South Africa (Ref. 26282). |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal soft rays: 8-9; Vertebrae: 42-43. Branchiostegal rays 4. Pyloric caeca 7-9 (Ref. 5123). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2012 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Museum: Cape Prov., South Africa, ZMC P19621-23 (holotype) (Ref. 26282). |
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