| Family: |
Saccopharyngidae (Swallowers) |
| Max. size: |
89.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1100 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean. |
| Diagnosis: |
Saccopharynx berteli differs from all other species by the anterior position of the origin of the dorsal and anal fins (predorsal length 9.3 % and preanal length 11.5 % of TL); origin of "white lines" closer to snout than to pectoral fins; caudal organ slender and simple; nine body filaments longer than 1.5 mm and no isolated spots of photogenic tissue in front of caudal region; dorsal fin rays 235+; anal fin rays 257+ (Ref. 36344). |
| Biology: |
This species was caught in an open IKMT between 1100 meters and the surface (Ref. 36344). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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