| Linophrynidae (Leftvents) |
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bathypelagic; depth range 600 - 2000 m, non-migratory |
| North Atlantic: North of 30°N, from Bermuda to Madeira and north of the Azores. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-3; Anal soft rays: 3-3. Females distinguished by the following characteristics: distal escal appendage less than 10% SL; short posterior ascal appendage present; barbel divided nearly at base into 3 unpaired primary branches; subdermal pigment in two bands on side of body; males without pointed sphenotic spines (Ref. 86949). |
| Parasitic males. |
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Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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