Guentherus altivela Osório, 1917
Jellynose
Guentherus altivela
photo by Alvheim, O./Institute of Marine Research (IMR)

 Family:  Ateleopodidae (Jellynose fishes)
 Max. size:  200 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range 200 - 800 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Portugal to South Africa. Eastern Central Pacific: Cabo Blanco and Quepos, Costa Rica and near Punta Jaqué, Panama (Ref. 9272); also Galapagos Islands (Ref. 9227).
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 69-80. Adults dark brown, juveniles transparent with black blotches along body and fins (Ref. 5528).
 Biology:  Inhabits upper continental slopes (Ref. 27121). Benthic (Ref. 51024). Feeds on fishes (Ref. 6717).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 07.03.94
 Modified by: Sampang-Reyes, Arlene G. - 05.04.10
 Checked by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 08.09.98

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