Margrethia valentinae Parin, 1982

Family:  Gonostomatidae (Bristlemouths)
Max. size:  7.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine, oceanodromous
Distribution:  Circumglobal: Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans, probably part of the circumglobal subtropical convergence fauna.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 24-25. Dorsal adipose fin present.
Biology:  An oceanic, mesopelagic species.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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