| Family: |
Symphysanodontidae (Slopefishes) |
| Max. size: |
17 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 50 - 400 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: Indonesia (off Lombok and the Kai Islands) and the Philippines (off Luzon) to the Hawaiian Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits deep offshore trawling grounds (Ref. 54833). Probably feeds on zooplankton. Reported to be frequently consumed by the lutjanid Pristipomoides at Pathfinder Reef, Mariana Archipelago (Ref. 54833). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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