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Microstomatidae (Pencil smelts)
Eponymy: Fridtjof Nansen (1861–1930) was a Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat and later recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. [...] (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 500 - 600 m (Ref. 36163). Deep-water; 42°N - 41°N, 2°E - 3°E
Mediterranean Sea: Off Blanes.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 25.0 cm SL (female)
Short description
Identification keys | Morphology | Morphometrics
Vertebrae: 46. Branchiostegal rays 4. Adipose fin pigmented at the base. Body generally brown (Ref. 41397).
Body shape (shape guide): elongated.
Also mesopelagic. Three specimens known (2 females, 1 damaged) (Ref. 36163).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Matallanas, J., 1986. Nansenia iberica, a new species of Microstomatidae (Pisces, Salmoniformes). Cybium 10(2):193-198. (Ref. 36163)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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