Family: |
Platytroctidae (Tubeshoulders) |
Max. size: |
14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 700 - 1500 m |
Distribution: |
Atlantic, Indian and Pacific: circumglobal in the southern hemisphere excluding South America. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-22; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-14 |
Biology: |
Mesopelagic species (Ref. 6598, 75154). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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