Maurolicus stehmanni Parin & Kobyliansky, 1993
photo by Fischer, L.G.

Family:  Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Maurolicinae
Max. size:  5.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 200 m
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic: Known along the continental slope of South America.
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 33-34
Biology:  A mesopelagic species occurring over the continental slope at about 200 m depth, coming to near the surface at night.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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