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Macroparalepis macrogeneion Post, 1973 Longfin barracudina |
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| Family: | Paralepididae (Barracudinas) | |||
| Max. size: | 42 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 260 m | |||
| Distribution: | South Atlantic: discontinuous from continental slope off South America to South Africa. Indo-West Pacific: off Australia (Ref. 7300) and New Zealand (Ref. 5755). Southeast Pacific: Chile (Ref. 9068). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 29-32. Black in color (Ref. 4056). | |||
| Biology: | Mesopelagic species (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||