| Family: |
Himantolophidae (Footballfishes) |
| Max. size: |
4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 3000 m |
| Distribution: |
North Atlantic. |
| Diagnosis: |
Males differ from those of H. appelii and the H. rostratus by the following combination of characters, olfactory lamellae 10-13, greatest diameter of posterior nostril 3.3-5.5% SL, length of snout 13-17% SL, 16-31 upper and ~20-38 lower denticular teeth (Ref. 53724). |
| Biology: |
Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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