| Family: |
Notosudidae (Waryfishes) |
| Max. size: |
21.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 600 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Off northwestern Africa, including Azores, Madeira, southern Portugal, and Bay of Biscay; more rarely in equatorial Africa. Western Atlantic: 46°N to the equator (Ref. 6689). Generally, in subtropical and warm-temperate waters of Atlantic. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Nerito-oceanic, benthopelagic (adults) to mesopelagic (juveniles) over insular slopes (Ref. 6552, 6689). Feeds on zooplankton (Ref. 6689). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 May 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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