| Family: |
Himantolophidae (Footballfishes) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 360 - 880 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: off the east coast of Florida and in the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
Pacific Ocean: Taiwan (Ref. 122006). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-5; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 4-4. Distinguishing characteristics of metamorphosed female: length of illicium 40-41% SL in specimens 8.2-9.4 cm, 23% SL in 3.5 cm specimens; each primary branch of posterior escal appendage bifurcating once or twice to form 2-5 slender branches, total length 11-13% SL; stem and base of illicium with 5-7 appendages, longest 5.7-12% SL (Ref. 86949). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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