Diagnostic Description
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Branchiostegal rays: 8-11 (Ref. 31442).
Life Cycle
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Oviparous (Ref. 31442).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 16; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 14 - 17; Vertebrae: 33 - 35
Trophic Strategy
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Epipelagic to mesopelagic (Ref. 31442).
- Recorder
- Grace Tolentino Pablico
Biology
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Epipelagic to mesopelagic (Ref. 31442). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 31442). Lipid content is 14.5 % in fresh body weight and wax ester is 82.2 % in total lipids (Ref. 9197).
