Aulotrachichthys heptalepis (Gon, 1984)
Hawaiian luminous roughy
Aulotrachichthys heptalepis
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Trachichthyidae (Slimeheads)
Max. size:  6.7 cm TL (male/unsexed); 5.1 cm SL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 45 - 275 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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