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Epigonus parini Abramov, 1987 |
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photo by
Okamoto, M. |
| Family: | Epigonidae (Deepwater cardinalfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 16.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 900 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: seamounts in the Eltanin Fracture Zone and the Louisville Ridge. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9. Lacks opercular spines (Ref. 31632). | |||
| Biology: | A mesobenthic-pelagic species living mainly above the bottom (Ref. 31632). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||