Macroparalepis macrogeneion Post, 1973
Longfin barracudina
photo by SFSA

Family:  Lestidiidae (Naked barracudinas)
Max. size:  42 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 260 m
Distribution:  South Atlantic: discontinuous from continental slope off South America to South Africa. Indo-West Pacific: off Australia (Ref. 7300) and New Zealand (Ref. 5755). Southeast Pacific: Chile (Ref. 9068).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 29-32. Black in color (Ref. 4056).
Biology:  Mesopelagic species (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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