| Family: |
Opisthoproctidae (Barreleyes or spookfishes) |
| Max. size: |
4.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 520 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: off American Samoa and possibly Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished by having black pigmentation along the entire sole and possibly have a darker or more blackish body color compared to congeners (scale pockets are darker); and the black streak on the sole possibly consists of distinct patches posteriorly . The holotype is slightly damaged on the sole and variation of its pigmentation pattern must be assessed with future fresh material (Ref. 111070). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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