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Schedophilus haedrichi Chirichigno F., 1973 Mocosa ruff |
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photo by
Béarez, P. |
| Family: | Centrolophidae (Medusafishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 75 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 180 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Peru. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Body moderately deep and compressed; dorsal fin with 6 weak spines and 22 to 23 soft rays (VI, 22-23); its origin generally anterior to the insertion of the pectoral fins (juveniles) or above them (adults); anal fin with 15 to 16 rays; pectoral fins pointed; scales deciduous; dorsal area of juveniles with dark lines; body entirely dark gray or brown gray in adults (Ref. 55763). | |||
| Biology: | Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||