Gigantura chuni Brauer, 1901
Gigantura
photo by SFSA

Family:  Giganturidae (Telescopefishes)
Max. size:  15.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine
Distribution:  Atlantic, Indian and Pacific: mainly in tropical areas.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-19; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-10
Biology:  Mesopelagic species (Ref. 27000).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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