| Family: |
Gonostomatidae (Bristlemouths) |
| Max. size: |
3.6 cm SL (male/unsexed); 5 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 300 - 2000 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: scattered records from the northern record of 60°N, 20°W (Ref. 4769) to Angola (Ref. 4463). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
A pseudoceanic, deep mesopelagic to bathypelagic species (Ref. 4769). Does not exhibit vertical migrations (Ref. 4463). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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