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Schedophilus maculatus Günther, 1860 Pelagic butterfish |
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FAO |
| Family: | Centrolophidae (Medusafishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 300 - 1110 m, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Southern Ocean: in widespread localities including southern Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-29; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 23-25. Juveniles with vertical bands or dark blotches extending onto median fins; pectoral fins dusky, pelvic fins black (Ref. 4410). | |||
| Biology: | Adults are pelagic in oceanic waters. Juveniles found beneath jellyfish (Ref. 9563), in epipelagic waters (Ref. 54802). Rare species with no commercial value (Ref. 54802). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||