Benthalbella macropinna Bussing & Bussing, 1966
Benthalbella macropinna
photo by Colombo, G.L.A.

 Family:  Scopelarchidae (Pearleyes)
 Max. size:  24 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathypelagic; 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: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Jarre-Teichmann, Astrid - 23.01.93
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 18.07.13

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