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Halosaurus pectoralis McCulloch, 1926 Australian halosaur |
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photo by
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| Family: | Halosauridae (Halosaurs) | |||
| Max. size: | 68 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 600 - 1270 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-13. Body white pinkish or pink, head lighter colored. | |||
| Biology: | A temperate species (Ref. 7300) occurring on the continental slope (Ref. 9563, 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||