Ateleopus edentatus Kaga, 2016

Family:  Ateleopodidae (Jellynose fishes)
Max. size:  440 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 320 - 360 m
Distribution:  Northwestern Pacific, Japan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Vertebrae: 109-135. The species of Ateleopus is distinguished by the following set of characters: anal + caudal-fin rays 94-130; gill rakers 11-13; vertebra 109-135 e (Ref. 122089).
Biology:  Occur over sandy-muddy bottoms (Ref. 122089).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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