Coryphaenoides filifer (Gilbert 1896)

2nd spine of 1st dorsal fin very long and slender, terminating in a long filament, smooth near base but outer half strongly toothed; 1st dorsal with 12 to 14 soft rays, ray count of 2nd dorsal unknown; caudal fin very narrow; anal rays numerous, long and low; pectorals long and slender; outside rays of pelvic fins very long and filamentous (Ref. 6885). Dark brown in color; black on fins, nostrils, ventral surfaces of snout, lips and gill membranes (Ref. 6885). Branchiostegal rays: 6 (Ref. 36385).

Oviparous (Ref. 36385).

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Analspines: 0

Bathybenthic (Ref. 36385). Oviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 36385).