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Hymenocephalus megalops Iwamoto & Merrett, 1997 Bigeye whiptail |
| Family: | Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) | |||
| Max. size: | 17 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 600 - 825 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: known only from New Caledonia and off Queensland, Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2. Gill rakers first arch (outer/inner) 12-19/20-24; barbel short 8-22% HL; orbits large 40-48%; snout usually 23-33%; orb.-preop. 36-7%; dorsolateral stripe on trunk fades out completely on tail. | |||
| Biology: | A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||