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Scopelarchoides signifer Johnson, 1974 |
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SFSA |
| Family: | Scopelarchidae (Pearleyes) | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Indian and Pacific: in tropical waters. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 26-29; Vertebrae: 48-49. No dermal pigment stripes on body; upper caudal lobe dusky; pigment lacking or weakly developed on ventral lobe (Ref. 6601). | |||
| Biology: | Oceanic and mesopelagic. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||