Talismania kotlyari Sazonov & Ivanov, 1980
photo by SFSA

Family:  Alepocephalidae (Slickheads)
Max. size:  23 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 800 - 1050 m
Distribution:  Indian Ocean.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-24; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 23-25
Biology:  A specimen was taken from a depth between 980-1,050 m (Ref. 2711). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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