| Family: |
Cetomimidae (Flabby whalefishes) |
| Max. size: |
24.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 2250 m |
| Distribution: |
Atlantic Ocean: between 50°N to 40°S; one specimen was recorded at 30°45'N, 25°47'W (Ref. 6715) and 8 specimens from 28°N, 16°E. Indian Ocean: between15°N and 31°S. Pacific Ocean: between 45°N and 15°S, and off central California, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29-37; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 26-34; Vertebrae: 47-53 |
| Biology: |
Normal diurnal distribution is between 700 and 1200 m The shallowest diurnal capture (500-600 m) is of one of the smallest specimens (4.3 cm) and the deepest (1500-1600 m) is of one of the largest (20.4 cm), indicating a trend for the diurnal depth to increase with increasing size (Ref. 9791). Nocturnal distribution is between 110-700 m (Ref. 9791). Feeds on decapods and euphausiids (Ref. 6715). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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