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Himantolophus macroceratoides Bertelsen & Krefft, 1988 |
| Family: | Himantolophidae (Footballfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 14.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| 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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||