Asquamiceps velaris Zugmayer, 1911
Fanfin smooth-head
Asquamiceps velaris
photo by SFSA

 Family:  Alepocephalidae (Slickheads)
 Max. size:  17.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 3660 m
 Distribution:  Possibly circumglobal.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-17
 Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 05.05.94
 Modified by: Valdestamon, Roxanne Rei - 28.11.14
 Checked by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 08.06.94

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