Family: |
Bathydraconidae (Antarctic dragonfishes), subfamily: Bathydraconinae |
Max. size: |
25 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 450 - 2100 m |
Distribution: |
Southern Ocean: Antarctic continental shelf and slopes. Probably circum-Antarctic. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found at depths ranging between 450-950 m and 1,750-2,100 m. The discontinuity may be due to inadequate sampling. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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