Blackedge Pearlfish

Eel-like, moderate to relatively deep body depth; a large single vomerine fang; pelvic fin rays present; swim bladder large, filling visceral cavity and extending past anus; dorsal and anal fin radials robust and elongate; dorsal fin anteriad or directly over anal fin origin; lacking rockerbone, cardiform teeth, and intrinsic swim bladder constrictions or tunic ridges (Ref. 34024). Margins of dorsal and anal fins edged in black over entire length; head and body generally unpigmented (Ref. 34024).

Found on the continental slope; free living (Ref. 75154).

Uncommon species (Ref. 34024).

fisheries: of no interest

主要分布於印度西太平洋澳洲至日本海域，臺灣則主要分布在南中國海海域。

罕見之小型魚類，不具食用價值。

體細長，如鰻形，側扁。尾部細長，尾端細尖。鋤骨具一犬齒。泳鰾發達，延伸至肛門區域。體被小圓鱗。第一鰓弓具三根發達的鰓耙。背鰭以及臀鰭基底長, 背鰭起點位在臀鰭相對位置或略前方。後部軟條與尾鰭相連，顏色呈深黑色。具有腹鰭。身體色澤較淺並不具色素斑。

為棲息於水深250-385公尺深的深海魚類，生態習性所知甚少。