| Family: |
Oneirodidae (Dreamers) |
| Max. size: |
7.7 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 750 - 1625 m |
| Distribution: |
Tropical parts of all oceans. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-8; Anal soft rays: 5-7. Distinguishing characteristics of metamorphosed female: length of illicium greater than 25% SL in specimens 30 mm and larger; escal bulb width 2.1-4.0% SL in specimens 25 mm and larger; short escal appendages, length 1.2-5.0% SL in specimens 25 mm and larger, 4.2-10.5% SL in specimens less than 25mm; short sphenotic spine, length 1.9-6.0% SL in specimens 30 mm and larger; short quadrate spine, length 1.6-5.0% SL in specimens 30mm and larger (Ref. 86949). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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