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Nansenia iberica Matallanas, 1985 |
| Family: | Microstomatidae (Pencil smelts) | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 500 - 600 m | |||
| Distribution: | Mediterranean Sea: Off Blanes. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 46-46. Branchiostegal rays 4. Adipose fin pigmented at the base. Body generally brown (Ref. 41397). | |||
| Biology: | Also mesopelagic. Three specimens known (2 females, 1 damaged) (Ref. 36163). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 March 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||