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Epigonus glossodontus Gon, 1985 |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Epigonidae (Deepwater cardinalfishes) | |||
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| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 366 - 520 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10. Large scales. Lacks an opercular spine. 2-3 enlarged teeth on each side of the mandibular symphysis (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 | |||