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Talismania homoptera (Vaillant, 1888) Hairfin smooth-head |
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photo by
Ramjohn, D.D. |
| Family: | Alepocephalidae (Slickheads) | |||
| Max. size: | 29 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 560 - 1690 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Morocco south to Congo. Western Central Atlantic. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-23; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 21-23. No luminous organ on shoulder or body (Ref. 13608). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||