Aphanopus beckeri Parin, 1994

Family:  Trichiuridae (Cutlassfishes), subfamily: Aphanopodinae
Max. size:  77 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 712 - 843 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 42-43; Dorsal soft rays (total): 54-56; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 44-45; Vertebrae: 104-105. Distance from snout to anus 1.75-1.8 times in SL; eye diameter 5.25-6.15; upper jaw 2.05-2.10 times in HL (Ref. 41692).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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