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Gigantura indica Brauer, 1901 Telescopefish |
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photo by
SFSA |
| Family: | Giganturidae (Telescopefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 26 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 17 - 2100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Circumglobal: In tropical to subtropical waters. Deep sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-19; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 11-14 | |||
| Biology: | Meso- and bathypelagic (Ref. 58302). The species is rare. Inhabits deep water. Famous for its bizarre shape and unusual eyes. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 May 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||