| Family: |
Paralepididae (Barracudinas) |
| Max. size: |
38 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 84.3 g |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 2000 m |
| Distribution: |
Probably circumglobal in Antarctic pelagic waters. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs vertically from surface (holotype) to more than 2, 000 m. Appears to feed exclusively on krill as no other prey items were found in the stomachs. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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