Himantolophus azurlucens Beebe & Crane, 1947 |
Family: | Himantolophidae (Footballfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 14.1 cm SL (female) | |||
Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 900 - 1100 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: 52 mi. off Cape Mala, Panama. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-5; Anal soft rays: 4-4. Distinguishing characteristics of metamorphosed female: length of illicium 32% SL; left primary branch of distal escal appendage with a pair of side branches emerging about 8% SL from base; length of right distal escal appendage 23% SL, left distal escal appendage 32% SL; club shaped side branches, length 3-4% SL; primary branches of distal escal appendage covered with small dermal spinules except for distal tips (Ref. 86949). | |||
Biology: | Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |