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Maulisia microlepis Sazonov & Golovan, 1976 Smallscale searsid |
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photo by
Orlov, A. |
| 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). | |||
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| Biology: | Bathypelagic to benthopelagic (Ref. 4461). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||