Champsodon sechellensis Regan, 1908
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Champsodontidae (Crocodile toothfishes)
Max. size:  10.14 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 57 - 115 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Seychelles and Mascarene Islands north of Mauritius.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-21; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-14; Vertebrae: 31-32
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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