Hubb's pearleye

Rosenblattichthys hubbsi

Cross-climate
Subtropical
Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Rosenblattichthys hubbsi, also known as Hubb's pearleye, is a species of ray-finned fish in the pearleye family, Scopelarchidae. It is found worldwide.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Lizardfishes and Allies
Family: Scopelarchidae
Genus: Rosenblattichthys
Maximum length: 14.5 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Atlantic, Indian and Pacific: in subtropical waters; unknown from the central South Pacific and the Mediterranean Sea. Eastern Central Atlantic: known from only 3 stations, ca 24°N to 2.5°S, none from the Gulf of Guinea, Benguela Current area.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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