Alepocephalidae (Slickheads) |
23 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 500 - 1300 m |
Indo-Pacific: including the East China Sea. |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-20; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-20. Body with wrinkled gelatinous skin covering. Small photopores on body. Closely resembles R. watasei but differs in having a gently curved and long snout. Body color dusky-purple. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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