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Narcetes kamoharai Okamura, 1984 |
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photo by
Senou, H. |
| Family: | Alepocephalidae (Slickheads) | |||
| Max. size: | 34 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 892 - 1000 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Japan and the Philippines. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-20; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-17. Teeth in 2 or 3 irregular series or in bands on premaxillary and dentary. Origin of anal fin more posterior than anterior 1/3 of body fin base (usually below the 12 to 15th dorsal rays). Body rather high and compressed. Branchiostegal rays 8. Attains 34 cm SL. | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||