| Family: |
Epigonidae (Deepwater cardinalfishes) |
| Max. size: |
3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 145 - 549 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: known only from the Strait of Messina (Sicily) in the Mediterranean. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Upper profile of body suddenly bent before first dorsal fin. Head large, opercle with a spine. Lower jaw prominent. Scales about as long as high. Pelvic fins distally dark. Purplish-blue in color. |
| Biology: |
This is a non-territorial species. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 June 2014 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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