| Family: |
Epigonidae (Deepwater cardinalfishes) |
| Max. size: |
22.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 415 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeastern Atlantic: Valdivia Banks and Walvis Ridge. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 10-10; Vertebrae: 25-25. This species is distinguished by the following characters: DI,8, branched rays; DII; A,10, gill rakers
in outer row on first arch 32-33; pyroric caeca 15-18; scales in lateral line 48-50; no teeth on tongue; opercular spine, and developed process of maxillare, with dark orobranchial cavity, wide interorbital space (8.9-10.5% SL) and relatively low body (17.4-18.7% SL); attains comparatively large size (not less than 225 mm SL) (Ref. 93131). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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