Family: |
Alepocephalidae (Slickheads) |
Max. size: |
40 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 600 - 1000 m |
Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Pacific coast of Japan and the Okinawa Trough (East China Sea). |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-21; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 18-22. Pored scales in lateral line less than 60. Snout wide in dorsal view, rounded anteriorly. Frontal portion of orbital rim forming a prominent ridge above the eye. Orbit circular. Reaches 40 cm SL. |
Biology: |
Found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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