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Gigantactis paresca Rickle, 2024 |
| Family: | Gigantactinidae (Whipnose anglers) | |||
| Max. size: | 6.57 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 699 - 1002 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northeasten Pacific. Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone, | |||
| Diagnosis: | The metamorphosed female of this species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: illicium is relatively short (100-110% SL); with an enlarged non-light-bearing secondary esca approximately 75% from the insertion of the illicium, scarcely covered in fine filaments concentrated at the base and tip of the appendage; dentary teeth are moderate (longest tooth 3.8% SL), arranged in approximately three distinct longitudinal series with numerous additional teeth scattered between rows; the longest caudal-fin ray 35.8% SL (Ref. 131311). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||