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Gadomus capensis (Gilchrist & von Bonde, 1924) |
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SFSA |
| Family: | Bathygadidae (Rattails) | |||
| Max. size: | 46 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 850 - 1480 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic and Southwest Indian Ocean: Table Bay, South Africa to Mozambique. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 169-170; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 150. Flesh-colored; blackish over gill covers; fins dusky to black (Ref. 2800). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||