Scopelarchoides signifer Johnson, 1974
Scopelarchoides signifer
photo by SFSA

Family:  Scopelarchidae (Pearleyes)
Max. size:  10 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine, oceanodromous
Distribution:  Indian and Pacific: in tropical waters.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 26-29; Vertebrae: 48-49. No dermal pigment stripes on body; upper caudal lobe dusky; pigment lacking or weakly developed on ventral lobe (Ref. 6601).
Biology:  Oceanic and mesopelagic.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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