Talismania homoptera (Vaillant, 1888)
Hairfin smooth-head
Talismania homoptera
photo by Ramjohn, D.D.

 Family:  Alepocephalidae (Slickheads)
 Max. size:  29 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathypelagic; depth range 560 - 1690 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Morocco south to Congo. Western Central Atlantic.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-23; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 21-23. No luminous organ on shoulder or body (Ref. 13608).
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Sa-a, Pascualita - 13.05.94
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13
 Checked by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 21.06.94

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