Paralepis elongata (Brauer, 1906)
photo by SFSA

Family:  Paralepididae (Barracudinas)
Max. size:  21 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 3000 m
Distribution:  Indian and Atlantic: in tropical waters.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 23-25
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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