Family: |
Himantolophidae (Footballfishes) |
Max. size: |
14.1 cm SL (female) |
Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 900 - 1100 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: 52 mi. off Cape Mala, Panama. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-5; Anal soft rays: 4-4. Distinguishing characteristics of metamorphosed female: length of illicium 32% SL; left primary branch of distal escal appendage with a pair of side branches emerging about 8% SL from base; length of right distal escal appendage 23% SL, left distal escal appendage 32% SL; club shaped side branches, length 3-4% SL; primary branches of distal escal appendage covered with small dermal spinules except for distal tips (Ref. 86949). |
Biology: |
Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
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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