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Ariosoma ophidiophthalmus Karmovskaya, 1991 |
| Family: | Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Bathymyrinae | |||
| Max. size: | ||||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 115 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Saya de Malha Bank. High Seas only. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 181-192; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 142-152; Vertebrae: 150-153. Edges of unpaired fins dark, pectoral fins light. Branchial chamber light. Eyes round, pupils narrow and vertical. Dorsal fin originates slightly anterior to the insertions of the pectorals. | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||