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Lophodolos indicus Lloyd, 1909 |
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photo by
Ho, H.-C. |
| Family: | Oneirodidae (Dreamers) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.7 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 750 - 1625 m | |||
| Distribution: | Tropical parts of all oceans. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-8; Anal soft rays: 5-7. Distinguishing characteristics of metamorphosed female: length of illicium greater than 25% SL in specimens 30 mm and larger; escal bulb width 2.1-4.0% SL in specimens 25 mm and larger; short escal appendages, length 1.2-5.0% SL in specimens 25 mm and larger, 4.2-10.5% SL in specimens less than 25mm; short sphenotic spine, length 1.9-6.0% SL in specimens 30 mm and larger; short quadrate spine, length 1.6-5.0% SL in specimens 30mm and larger (Ref. 86949). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||