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Gigantactis balushkini
Gigantactis balushkini Kharin, 1984

Family:  Gigantactinidae (Whipnose anglers)
Max. size:  2.87 cm SL (female)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 1210 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: off northern Honshu, Japan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 6-6; Vertebrae: 20-20
Biology:  Males and larvae unknown (Ref. 43997). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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