Family: |
Trichiuridae (Cutlassfishes), subfamily: Aphanopodinae |
Max. size: |
77 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 500 - 790 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Philippines, Viet Nam, Molucca Islands and southeastern Australia to Socotra Island, Saya de Malha Bank, Mozambique Channel, off Natal (Ref. 11228) and south of Java. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 39-44; Dorsal soft rays (total): 88-96; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 76-83; Vertebrae: 133-142. Body extremely elongate and compressed. Pelvic fins diminutive, composed of a scale-like spine and a rudimentary soft ray. Body is silvery, jaws and opercle blackish. Inside of mouth and gill cavities black. |
Biology: |
Juveniles mesopelagic at 500 m. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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