Bathyprion danae Marshall, 1966
Fangtooth smooth-head
Bathyprion danae
photo by Dolgov, A.

 Family:  Alepocephalidae (Slickheads)
 Max. size:  38 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathypelagic; depth range 100 - 3200 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Namibia (21°43'S to 27°14'S). Elsewhere, North Atlantic (55°43'N to 42°56'N) and western Pacific.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-27; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 24-27. Pelvic fins with a splint bone.
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 08.06.94
 Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 15.09.98
 Checked by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 14.06.94

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