Lagiacrusichthys macropinna (Bussing & Bussing, 1966)
Lagiacrusichthys macropinna
photo by Colombo, G.L.A.

Family:  Scopelarchidae (Pearleyes)
Max. size:  24 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 840 m, oceanodromous
Distribution:  Circumglobal in the southern hemisphere from about 35°S to Antarctica.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-6; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 35-39
Biology:  Oceanic, mesopelagic or bathypelagic species (Ref. 6601).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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