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Himantolophus compressus (Osório, 1909) |
| Family: | Himantolophidae (Footballfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Atlantic: off Madeira and southern Portugal. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-5; Anal soft rays: 4-4. Distinguishing characteristics of metamorphosed female: relatively long illicium, 75% SL; unknown length and shape of distal escal appendage (Ref. 86949). | |||
| Biology: | Only two female specimens (Ref. 7406). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 October 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||