| Family: |
Epigonidae (Deepwater cardinalfishes) |
| Max. size: |
15.3 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 8 years |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 230 - 500 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: seamounts in the Nasca Ridge. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9. Opercular spine present. Pelvic fins almost reach the middle of the ventro-anal length or extend beyond it. Greatest body depth, 20.5-22.5 percent SL (Ref. 31632). |
| Biology: |
A mesobenthic-pelagic species living mainly above the bottom (Ref. 31632). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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