| Centrolophidae (Medusafishes) |
| 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 300 - 1110 m, oceanodromous |
| Southern Ocean: in widespread localities including southern Africa. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 8-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-29; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 23-25. Juveniles with vertical bands or dark blotches extending onto median fins; pectoral fins dusky, pelvic fins black (Ref. 4410). |
| Adults are pelagic in oceanic waters. Juveniles found beneath jellyfish (Ref. 9563), in epipelagic waters (Ref. 54802). Rare species with no commercial value (Ref. 54802). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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