| Family: |
Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Maurolicinae |
| Max. size: |
5.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 240 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Nasca Ridge seamounts. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 32-34. AC photophores 23-26, usually 23-25. Head 28.5-31% SL, eye 10-11.5% SL, upper jaw 16-18.5% SL, maximum body depth behind pectoral fin base 22-25% SL. Stomach slightly pigmented, hind part of intestine not pigmented (Ref. 26775). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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