| Family: |
Microstomatidae (Pencil smelts) |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 458 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: off Natal; also from west of Cape Peninsula in South Africa. The taxonomy of Nansenia is confused and the precise range of this species is difficult to define. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Mesopelagic species. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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