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Gigantactis balushkini Kharin, 1984 |
| Family: | Gigantactinidae (Whipnose anglers) | |||
| Max. size: | 2.87 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 1210 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: off northern Honshu, Japan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 6-6; Vertebrae: 20-20 | |||
| Biology: | Males and larvae unknown (Ref. 43997). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||