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Sternoptyx obscura Garman, 1899 |
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photo by
Reyes, P. |
| Family: | Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Sternoptychinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 500 - 2700 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: common in the Indian Ocean north of 15°S; reported to 30°S in the Indian Ocean east of 50°E. Also known from New Zealand (Ref. 5755) and west of the Ryukyu Islands (Ref. 559). Reported in Peru (Ref. 45845). South China Sea (Ref.74511). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-13 | |||
| Biology: | Mesopelagic species (Ref. 559). Also Ref. 58302. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||