Overview
Distribution
Western Central Atlantic: off the eastern coast of the USA, near Hudson Canyon, and in the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
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McEachran, J.D. and J.D. Fechhelm 1998 Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico. Volume 1: Myxiniformes to Gasterosteiformes. University of Texas Press, Austin. 1112p. (Ref. 37039)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=37039&speccode=2308
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From Bear Seamount to the Gulf of Mexico
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North-West Atlantic Ocean species (NWARMS)
http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=sourcedetails&id=2901
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Gulf of Mexico, North West Atlantic
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North-West Atlantic Ocean species (NWARMS)
http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=sourcedetails&id=2901
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Felder, D.L. and D.K. Camp (eds.), Gulf of Mexico–Origins, Waters, and Biota. Biodiversity. Texas A&M Press, College Station, Texas.
http://www.marinespecies.org/porifera/porifera.php?p=sourcedetails&id=145245
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Physical Description
Morphology
Dorsal spines (total): 2
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McEachran, J.D. and J.D. Fechhelm 1998 Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico. Volume 1: Myxiniformes to Gasterosteiformes. University of Texas Press, Austin. 1112p. (Ref. 37039)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=37039&speccode=2308
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Size
Max. size
26.5 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 37039))
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McEachran, J.D. and J.D. Fechhelm 1998 Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico. Volume 1: Myxiniformes to Gasterosteiformes. University of Texas Press, Austin. 1112p. (Ref. 37039)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=37039&speccode=2308
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Diagnostic Description
First pelvic fin ray thickened and greatly elongated.
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McEachran, J.D. and J.D. Fechhelm 1998 Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico. Volume 1: Myxiniformes to Gasterosteiformes. University of Texas Press, Austin. 1112p. (Ref. 37039)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=37039&speccode=2308
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Type Information
Holotype for Coryphaenoides alateralis Marshall & Iwamoto
Catalog Number: USNM 206303
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1970
Locality: Escambia County, Florida, United States, Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic
Depth (m): 1116 to 1116
Vessel: Oregon II
Catalog Number: USNM 206303
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Year Collected: 1970
Locality: Escambia County, Florida, United States, Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic
Depth (m): 1116 to 1116
Vessel: Oregon II
- Holotype: Marshall, N. B. & Iwamoto, T. 1973. Fishes of the Western North Atlantic. 567.
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Ecology
Habitat
Environment
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1035 - 1116 m (Ref. 37039)
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McEachran, J.D. and J.D. Fechhelm 1998 Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico. Volume 1: Myxiniformes to Gasterosteiformes. University of Texas Press, Austin. 1112p. (Ref. 37039)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=37039&speccode=2308
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benthic
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North-West Atlantic Ocean species (NWARMS)
http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=sourcedetails&id=2901
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Depth range based on 2 specimens in 1 taxon.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 1075.5 - 1075.5
Note: this information has not been validated. Check this *note*. Your feedback is most welcome.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 1075.5 - 1075.5
Note: this information has not been validated. Check this *note*. Your feedback is most welcome.
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Molecular Biology and Genetics
Molecular Biology
Statistics of barcoding coverage: Coryphaenoides alateralis
Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats
Public Records: 0
Specimens with Barcodes: 3
Species With Barcodes: 1
Public Records: 0
Specimens with Barcodes: 3
Species With Barcodes: 1
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Conservation
Threats
Not Evaluated
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IUCN 2006 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=57073
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