Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 19; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11 - 14.

Common Names

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Aulopiformes

Family: Giganturidae

Genus: Gigantura

Species: Gigantura indica Brauer, 1901

Climate Zone

Biology

Meso- and bathypelagic (Ref. 58302). The species is rare. Inhabits deep water. Famous for its bizarre shape and unusual eyes.

Habitat

bathypelagic

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Threat to Humans

Harmless