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Nansenia macrolepis (Gilchrist, 1922) |
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| Family: | Microstomatidae (Pencil smelts) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 458 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: off Natal; also from west of Cape Peninsula in South Africa. The taxonomy of Nansenia is confused and the precise range of this species is difficult to define. | |||
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| Biology: | Mesopelagic species. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||