| Family: |
Gonostomatidae (Bristlemouths) |
| Max. size: |
36 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 200 - 2000 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Tropical waters of all oceans; to 18°S in eastern Atlantic. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 53-67. Yellowish-brown in color, black on head and abdomen, fins colorless (Ref. 3991). Short trunk, long tail, anterior dorsal fin and short toothed of the maxillary (Ref. 37473). |
| Biology: |
From 200-800 m in tropical waters. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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