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Aulotrachichthys prosthemius

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Aulotrachichthys prosthemius
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A. prosthemius
Binomial name
Aulotrachichthys prosthemius
Synonyms

Paratrachichthys prosthemius D. S. Jordan & Fowler, 1902

Aulotrachichthys prosthemius, also known as the West Pacific luminous roughy, is a species of slimehead in the genus Aulotrachichthys.[1] It can be found across the north Pacific Ocean from Hawaii to Japan.[1] It can be found at depths ranging from 90m to 198m, either in open water or near crevices and caves.[1] It has a maximum length of 6.1cm.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Aulotrachichthys prosthemius". FishBase. February 2007 version.