| Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Maurolicinae |
| 4.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Southeast Atlantic: Along the continental slope of southwestern Africa. Western Indian Ocean: found in seamounts occurring in the area, with the most eastern record at 35°30'S, 53°E. |
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Vertebrae: 33-35. AC photophores 22-27, usually 24-26. Head 29-31% SL, eye 10-11.5% SL, upper jaw 16-19% SL, maximum body depth well behind pectoral fin base 23-25%. Stomach pigmented, hind portion of intestine not pigmented (Ref. 26775). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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