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Glossanodon polli Cohen, 1958 |
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photo by
Reiner, F. |
| Family: | Argentinidae (Argentines or herring smelts) | |||
| Max. size: | 14.05 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 150 - 630 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Sierra Leone to Gabon. Western Central Atlantic: northern South America (Ref. 5217). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal soft rays: 11-12. Dentary extend to symphysis. Vent close to anterior end of anal fin. Palatine not in two parts. Swim bladder without silvery pigment. Body of preserved specimen, light tan (Ref. 37473). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits sand, mud and rock bottom. Changes in color pattern with age (Ref. 37473). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||