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Alepocephalidae

Vaillant's smooth-head

Leptochilichthys pinguis

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Africa
  • Elongated
  • Medium
Maximum length
24.3 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: off South Africa (Ref. 6599 ) and off Morocco. Western Indian Ocean: off South Africa and Saya-de-Malha Bank. Elsewhere, western tropical Pacific.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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RELATED SPECIES

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