| Family: |
Bathyclupeidae (Deepsea herring) |
| Max. size: |
20.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 483 - 677 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan and Taiwan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal soft rays: 29-31; Vertebrae: 31-31. This species is distinguished by the following characters: bicolor pattern of the oral cavity, with large areas of dark pigment on light background; head length 2.9-3.1 times in SL; maximum body height 22.4-24.2% SL, preanal distance 44.1-49.8% (51.2%); A 29-31 rays; developed gill rakers on first arch 16-17, the longest 9.1-12.3% (usually less than 12%) of head length; pectoral fin light (Ref. 96155). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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