| Family: |
Halosauridae (Halosaurs) |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 706 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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