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Cetichthys indagator (Rofen, 1959) |
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| Family: | Cetomimidae (Flabby whalefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 11.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1500 - 3620 m | |||
| Distribution: | Atlantic, Indian and Pacific: three specimens collected between 30°-40°S, one in each ocean. A fourth specimen collected in the Northwest Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-13; Vertebrae: 42-43. Dark brown in color (Ref. 6625). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||