| Family: |
Halosauridae (Halosaurs) |
| Max. size: |
50.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 2690 - 5029 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Western Sahara and along the eastern slope of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge from 7°-5°N. Western Atlantic: off Bahamas and west of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. |
| Diagnosis: |
Insertion of the pelvic fins well in advance of the origin of the dorsal fin. Separation of palatine tooth patches on the midline and disc-like lateral line plaques (Ref. 37108). Light colored, the lower part of the head and the gill cover black, abdominal region blackish. Lining of mouth is dark (Ref. 37108). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits the abyssal depths (Ref. 4448). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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