Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Observations: Little is known about the longevity of these animals, but they have been known to live up to 11 years (http://www.fishbase.org/). Considering the longevity of similar species, however, maximum longevity could be significantly underestimated.
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- Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
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- de Magalhaes, J. P.
Diagnostic Description
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Body dusky pink above, silvery below; paired fins pale (Ref. 4181). Body deep, oval. Scales deciduous, spinules minute, margins usually entire (Ref. 37108).
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- Cristina V. Garilao
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 10
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- Cristina V. Garilao
Trophic Strategy
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Feeds on crustaceans, fish and cephalopods (Ref. 43134).
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- Arlene G. Sampang-Reyes
Biology
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This species is reported to be pelagic in Maul, 1990 (Ref. 3583); however, Schneider, 1990 (Ref. 2683) indicates the species is demersal. Found over muddy bottom (Ref. 26999).
Importance
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fisheries: of no interest
Habitat
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Known from seamounts and knolls
Stocks, K. 2009. Seamounts Online: an online information system for seamount biology. Version 2009-1. World Wide Web electronic publication.
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