Family: |
Microstomatidae (Pencil smelts) |
Max. size: |
10.75 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 0 - 2000 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic, and western to eastern Central Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal soft rays: 8-9; Vertebrae: 38-39. Branchiostegal rays 4. Head longer than N. atlantica, 27-30% SL. A dark pigment spot on the gular area that becomes obscure with growth in specimens larger than 9 cm SL (Ref. 5123). |
Biology: |
Mesopelagic (Ref. 58302). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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