| Family: |
Himantolophidae (Footballfishes) |
| Max. size: |
9.2 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 2100 m |
| Distribution: |
Atlantic Ocean: Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-5; Anal soft rays: 4-4. Distinguishing characteristics of metamorphosed female: length of illicium 30-44% SL; each primary branch of distal escal appendage unbranched, single side branch emerging from posterior margin at varying distances from base; total length of escal appendage 18% SL in 3.2 cm specimens, 59-214% SL in 5.9-9.2 cm specimens; length of distal escal appendage 5% SL in 3.2 cm specimens, 15-34% SL in 5.9-9.2 cm specimens; side branches cylindrical or slightly tapering toward blunt tip; distal appendage covered with dermal spinules, except for tips (Ref. 86949). |
| Biology: |
Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.