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Epigonus elegans Parin & Abramov, 1986 |
| Family: | Epigonidae (Deepwater cardinalfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 15.3 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 8 years | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 230 - 500 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: seamounts in the Nasca Ridge. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9. Opercular spine present. Pelvic fins almost reach the middle of the ventro-anal length or extend beyond it. Greatest body depth, 20.5-22.5 percent SL (Ref. 31632). | |||
| Biology: | A mesobenthic-pelagic species living mainly above the bottom (Ref. 31632). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||