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Notolepis annulata Post, 1978 Ringed barracudina |
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FAO |
| Family: | Paralepididae (Barracudinas) | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 2050 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: between 37°S and 72°S. Probably circumglobal in Antarctic waters. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Anal soft rays: 24-27; Vertebrae: 75-82. This species is distinguished by the following characters: A 24-27, its origin at the hindmost fifth of SL; pectoral fin rays 10-11; origins of pelvic fins distinctly in front of a vertical from first dorsal fin ray; conspicuously modified lateral line; dorsal and ventral protrusions of each lateral line scale extend to dorsal and ventral midline, forming a transverse striation of the body; elongated and subcylindrical body; snout pointed and terminal, the upper jaw extending just below nasal aperture; base of adipose long (at least twice the height of the caudal peduncle); total vertebrae 75-82 (Ref. 88797). | |||
| Biology: | Juveniles taken at 45 m; adults from 550 to more than 2, 000 m. Feeds on krill and fishes. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||