Xenodermichthys nodulosus Günther, 1878
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Alepocephalidae (Slickheads)
Max. size:  20 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Japan and the Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 32-33; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 32-33. Head and body covered with filmy skin. Scales absent form the body. Head small; eyes large and circular. Dorsal fin opposite to anal fin. Bases of median fins long. Photopores very small projecting from skin with the peduncle. Body color brown.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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