| Family: |
Trichiuridae (Cutlassfishes), subfamily: Aphanopodinae |
| Max. size: |
100 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 178 - 950 m |
| Distribution: |
Atlantic, Indian and Pacific: off south Brazil and Argentina, Rio Grande Rise, southeastern Africa, Madagascar Ridge, southeastern Australia, New Zealand, Sala y Gomez Ridge. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 42-46; Dorsal soft rays (total): 99-108; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 91-98; Vertebrae: 151-159. Body silvery, jaws and opercle blackish. The inside of the mouth and gill cavities black. |
| Biology: |
Juveniles mesopelagic (Ref. 6181); also benthopelagic (Ref. 5951). Feeds on crustaceans (mainly prawns and euphausiids), small fishes (e.g. Maurolicus) and squid (Ref. 6202). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 36453. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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