| Family: |
Ateleopodidae (Jellynose fishes) |
| Max. size: |
170 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1281 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan (Ref. 559) and the China (Ref. 44036). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 0-0. Pelvic fin short, not reaching below insertion of pectoral fin; its length contained 5.4 times in head length. Pelvic girdle narrow, with a median foramen. Attains 1.7 m SL. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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