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Microichthys coccoi Rüppell, 1852 |
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photo by
Costa, F. |
| Family: | Epigonidae (Deepwater cardinalfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 145 - 549 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: known only from the Strait of Messina (Sicily) in the Mediterranean. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Upper profile of body suddenly bent before first dorsal fin. Head large, opercle with a spine. Lower jaw prominent. Scales about as long as high. Pelvic fins distally dark. Purplish-blue in color. | |||
| Biology: | This is a non-territorial species. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 June 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||