| Family: |
Paralepididae (Barracudinas) |
| Max. size: |
5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 18 - 330 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Agulhas Current off South Africa, Indonesia (Ref. 5978), Australia (Ref. 7300), and New Zealand (Ref. 5755). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 35-38 |
| Biology: |
Epipelagic to mesopelagic (Ref. 4056, 58302). Juveniles are pale and transparent when fresh. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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