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Ateleopus natalensis Regan, 1921 Jelly-head fish |
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photo by
Alvheim, O./Institute of Marine Research (IMR) |
| Family: | Ateleopodidae (Jellynose fishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 60 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 145 - 660 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Cape, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10. Greyish in color, fins blackish (Ref. 5528). Dissection shows pelvic fins to have 2 minute spines in front of the long ray, and variable number of vestigial spines and rays in skinny projection behind the long ray. | |||
| Biology: | Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 57178. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||