Diagnostic Description
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Eye large, its diameter greater than snout length. First dorsal fin with moderately elongated filament; pectoral fins reaching to rear level or anal fin origin. Color is generally light brown, lighter ventrally (Ref. 1371). Body elongated; rather slender. Head slightly compressed; mouth large and broad. Lateral line is conspicuous, anteriorly slightly curved upward (Ref. 45854). Also Ref. 6606.
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 60 - 66
Trophic Strategy
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Most abundant around 300 m over soft bottom (Ref. 1371). Feeds on benthic crustaceans (Ref. 58748).
- Recorder
- Grace Tolentino Pablico
Biology
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Most abundant around 300 m over soft bottom (Ref. 1371). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 26999.
Importance
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fisheries: of no interest
