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Howella sherborni (Norman, 1930) Sherborn's pelagic bass |
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photo by
Armesto, A. |
| 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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||