Melanocetus polyactis Regan, 1925 |
Family: | Melanocetidae (Black Seadevils) | |||
Max. size: | 1.95 cm SL (male/unsexed); 8.2 cm SL (female) | |||
Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1000 - 2200 m | |||
Distribution: | Apparently restricted to Eastern Pacific: Gulf of Panama. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-17; Anal soft rays: 4-5. Distinguishing characteristics of metamorphosed females: | |||
Biology: | ||||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |