Short tapetail

Parataeniophorus brevis

Cetomimid Fish from One Four Zero Zero Meters

Short tapetail is known from Western Indian Ocean as a marine fish. It occurs in deep water.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Sawbellies and Allies
Family: Cetomimidae
Genus: Parataeniophorus
Maximum length: 4.6 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: has been taken at 24°33'S, 38°26'E and at 21°13'S, 42°26'E. Reported from New South Wales, Australia (Ref. 7300 ) and California, USA.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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