Alepocephalus blanfordii Alcock, 1892
photo by Mullasseri, S.

Family:  Alepocephalidae (Slickheads)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 1900 - 2000 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Manaar, south of Cape Comorin. Needs a better reference (Ref. 40966). Reported from the Hawaiian Islands (Ref. 58302).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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