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Nansenia candida Cohen, 1958
Bluethroat Argentine
Family: Microstomatidae
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Source: Distribution of Nansenia candida as compiled by Aquamaps

Species Information

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10; Vertebrae: 44 - 47. Adipose fin small and sickle-shaped; pectorals small. Preserved specimens dark brown on body and head, lighter below, bluish on nape, preopercle, and throat, fins clear, eye silvery (Ref. 6885). Branchiostegal rays 3. Pyloric caeca 7-9 (Ref. 5123).

Source: FishBase. Matarese, A.C., A.W. Kendall, D.M. Blood and M.V Vinter. 1989 . (Ref. 265)

Biology

Species Biology

Found between the epipelagic and mesopelagic zones (Ref. 265). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 35612). Probably found at a depth of 100 m (Ref. 6885). A specimen of 17.92 cm SL was found to have mature ovaries (Ref. 5123). Environment: bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1000 m (Ref. 50610) Climate: deep-water; 60°N - 30°N

Source: FishBase. Matarese, A.C., A.W. Kendall, D.M. Blood and M.V Vinter. 1989 . (Ref. 265)

Distribution

Distribution

Northeast Pacific: Gulf of Alaska to southern California, USA.

Source: FishBase. Matarese, A.C., A.W. Kendall, D.M. Blood and M.V Vinter. 1989 . (Ref. 265)

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
NativeSNRNo StatusNot Listed



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