| Family: |
Cetomimidae (Flabby whalefishes) |
| Max. size: |
5.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1330 m |
| Distribution: |
Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific: All six specimens have been taken within 30° of the equator. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-15; Vertebrae: 43-46 |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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