Family: |
Bathylagidae (Deep-sea smelts) |
Max. size: |
19 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 4000 m |
Distribution: |
South Atlantic, Indian and Pacific. Southern Ocean: circum-Antarctic. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-25 |
Biology: |
Some studies on feeding have shown that euphausiids comprised 46% by weight of the food consumed by this species. Spawning probably occurs 3-4 times a year (Ref. 5002). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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