Family: |
Cetomimidae (Flabby whalefishes) |
Max. size: |
5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: one specimen caught north of Azores Island (47°20'N, 22°30'W). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Pelagic (Ref. 51024). Only known specimen was caught near the surface. Feeds on copepods (Ref. 6713). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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