Poromitra atlantica (Norman, 1929)

Family:  Melamphaidae (Bigscale fishes or ridgeheads)
Max. size:  11.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 360 - 3350 m
Distribution:  Circum-Antarctic, between 30-60° S.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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