Family: |
Lestidiidae (Naked barracudinas) |
Max. size: |
7.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: vicinity of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California to at least Costa Rica (8°N). |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 28-31; Vertebrae: 84-88. Branchiostegal rays: 8-9. |
Biology: |
Epipelagic to mesopelagic species (Ref. 35950). Oviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 35950). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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