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Eumecichthys fiski (Günther, 1890) Unicorn crestfish |
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photo by
NMFS/PIRO Observer Programs |
| Family: | Lophotidae (Crestfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 150 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Probably worldwide. Western Atlantic: southeastern Florida in USA. Southeast Atlantic: False Bay, South Africa (Ref. 4165). Northwest Pacific: Japan (Ref. 559). Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii and Mexico (Ref. 4165). Indian Ocean: India (Ref. 4165). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 5-9. Head and body silvery in color with 24-60 dark sub vertical bands; dorsal and caudal fins crimson in color (Ref. 4165). Dorsal fin with 310-392 soft rays. | |||
| Biology: | A rare (Ref. 4165), mesopelagic species found at 1,000 m depth (Ref. 5213). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 July 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||