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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