| Family: |
Howellidae (Oceanic basslets) |
| Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 26 - 950 m |
| Distribution: |
South Atlantic, central South Pacific, and off S and SE Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Dark brown with silvery reflections (Ref. 2710). |
| Biology: |
Feed on pelagic crustaceans (Ref. 58748). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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