Himantolophus azurlucens Beebe & Crane, 1947

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)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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