| Family: |
Centrolophidae (Medusafishes) |
| Max. size: |
65 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Chile (Ref. 9068) and the Galapagos Islands (Ref. 26352). |
| Diagnosis: |
Body moderately deep and compressed; dorsal fin with 7 to 8 weak spines and 25 to 28 soft rays (VII-VIII, 25-28), its origin above or slightly behind the insertion of the pectoral fins; pectoral fins falcate; anal fin with 18 to 20 rays; scales deciduous; body entirely dark blue gray; flanks and belly with silver highlights (Ref. 55763). |
| Biology: |
Maximum length estimated from other maximum lengths in Genus; replace with data asap (RF). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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