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Scopeloberyx opisthopterus (Parr, 1933) |
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| Family: | Melamphaidae (Bigscale fishes or ridgeheads) | |||
| Max. size: | 3.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; depth range 500 - 3000 m | |||
| Distribution: | Atlantic, Indian and Pacific: in tropical waters. South China Sea (Ref.74511). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Body slender blunted anteriorly, eye small. Gas bladder longer than stomach (Ref. 37108). | |||
| Biology: | Trawled below 500 m. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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| Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 06.03.96 |
| Modified by: Sampang-Reyes, Arlene G. - 06.03.08 |