Halosaurus ridgwayi (Fowler, 1934)

Family:  Halosauridae (Halosaurs)
Max. size: 
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 706 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Bottom feeders; mainly on crustaceans and other small invertebrates. Males with markedly enlarged olfactory organs at maturity. Leptocephalus larvae pelagic. Taken occasionally in deep bottom trawls (Ref. 12887).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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