Danacetichthys galathenus Paxton, 1989

Family:  Cetomimidae (Flabby whalefishes)
Max. size:  5.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1330 m
Distribution:  Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific: All six specimens have been taken within 30° of the equator.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-15; Vertebrae: 43-46
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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