| Family: |
Platytroctidae (Tubeshoulders) |
| Max. size: |
25.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 500 - 2000 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: from about 30°W to 60°N; along the continental slope of West Africa between 27°N and 14°N as well as between 9°S and 12°S, also about 22°S, off South Africa from 26°S to 31°S. Western Atlantic: between 30°N and 60°N. Eastern Indian Ocean: broken ridge (31°S, 93°E). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Bathypelagic to benthopelagic (Ref. 4461). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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