Microstomatidae (Pencil smelts) |
16.75 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 0 - 580 m |
Eastern Atlantic. |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal soft rays: 8-9; Vertebrae: 41-42. Branchiostegal 4. Pyloric caeca 7-9. Origin of dorsal fin base in front of center of the body. A dark pigment spot at adipose fin base (Ref. 5123). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2012 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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