| Family: |
Halosauridae (Halosaurs) |
| Max. size: |
52 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1200 - 1900 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Gulf of Guinea region. Western Atlantic: off Virginia, USA to Bahamas, Venezuela and the Guianas. Eastern Central Pacific (Ref. 9305) and Chile (Ref. 9068). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10. Anus white, surrounded by dark field; body dark brown, head black (Ref. 13608). |
| Biology: |
Found at bathyal depths. Feeds on polychaetes. Males exhibits black tubular anterior nostrils and enlarged posterior nostrils when approaching breeding condition. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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