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Epigonus heracleus Parin & Abramov, 1986 |
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photo by
Okamoto, M. |
| Family: | Epigonidae (Deepwater cardinalfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 13.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 270 - 670 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: seamounts in the region of the Eltanin and Khinzena Fracture zones. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9. Opercular spine present (Ref. 31632). Horizontal diameter of the eye is greater than the postorbital part of the head. Body moderately deep (22-24 percent SL) (Ref. 31632). | |||
| Biology: | A mesobenthic-pelagic species living mainly above the bottom (Ref. 31632). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||