Asquamiceps velaris Zugmayer, 1911
Fanfin smooth-head
photo by SFSA

Family:  Alepocephalidae (Slickheads)
Max. size:  17.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 3660 m
Distribution:  Possibly circumglobal.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-17
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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