Lestidiops neles (Harry, 1953) |
photo by
Beltrán-León, B.S./Raul Ríos Herrera |
Family: | Lestidiidae (Naked barracudinas) | |||
Max. size: | 7.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: vicinity of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California to at least Costa Rica (8°N). | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 28-31; Vertebrae: 84-88. Branchiostegal rays: 8-9. | |||
Biology: | Epipelagic to mesopelagic species (Ref. 35950). Oviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 35950). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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