| Family: |
Himantolophidae (Footballfishes) |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 246 - 900 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Atlantic and Indian Ocean: Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-5; Anal soft rays: 4-4. Distinguishing characteristics of metamorphosed female: length of illicium 33-38% SL; each primary branch of distal escal appendage with posterior side branch emerging 42-49% SL from base; total length of distal escal appendage 92-100% SL, length of side branches 9-10% SL; all side branches fusiform; absence of small dermal spinules on distal appendage or restricted to base (Ref. 86949). |
| Biology: |
Collected in bottom trawls (Ref. 86949). |
| 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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