| Caulophrynidae (Fanfins) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1000 - 1500 m |
| Western Central Pacific. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Metamorphosed females distinguished by the following characteristics: long ilicium 268.3% SL; fewer, relatively short median fin rays; dorsal fin rays 6, length of longest rays less than 65%SL; anal fin rays 5, length of longest rays less than 40%SL; upper jaw teeth 33; lower jaw teeth 31; teeth on vomer 4 (Ref. 86949). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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