Lestidiops neles (Harry, 1953)
Lestidiops neles
photo by Beltrán-León, B.S./Raul Ríos Herrera

 Family:  Paralepididae (Barracudinas)
 Max. size:  7.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  pelagic-oceanic
 Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: vicinity of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California to at least Costa Rica (8°N).
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 28-31; Vertebrae: 84-88. Branchiostegal rays: 8-9.
 Biology:  Epipelagic to mesopelagic species (Ref. 35950). Oviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 35950).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 29.09.00
 Modified by: Kesner-Reyes, Kathleen - 10.09.08

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