| Family: |
Scopelarchidae (Pearleyes) |
| Max. size: |
8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: in tropical waters. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 20-24; Vertebrae: 46-47 |
| Biology: |
Mesopelagic (Ref. 7300, 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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