Family: |
Cetomimidae (Flabby whalefishes) |
Max. size: |
4.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1400 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: has been taken at 24°33'S, 38°26'E and at 21°13'S, 42°26'E. Reported from New South Wales, Australia (Ref. 7300) and California, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-20; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-17. Large preserved specimens brownish in color (Ref. 6619). Pectorals with approx. 16-18 soft rays. |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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