Family: |
Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Sternoptychinae |
Max. size: |
8.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 384 - 658 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: near Zanzibar, Tanzania (Ref. 26165). Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Feeds Globigerina, foraminiferans and copepods (Ref. 26165). Minimum depth from Ref. 58302. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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