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Lestidium bigelowi Graae, 1967 |
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photo by
Dubosc, J. |
| Family: | Paralepididae (Barracudinas) | |||
| Max. size: | 3.72 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 615 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Originally taken from approximately 650 miles northeast of Madagascar at a depth above 750m. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal soft rays: 28-29. Three luminous organs along the midventral line: one each at ishtmus, between bases of pectoral fins, and between bases of ventral fins and anus (Ref. 121468). Also Ref. 52915. | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||