| Family: |
Alepocephalidae (Slickheads) |
| Max. size: |
100 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 38 years |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 365 - 1700 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Greenland and Iceland southward to 17°N. Western Atlantic: Greenland to Grand Banks and 29°52'N, 77°09'W. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found over ooze and sand bottoms (Ref. 4736). Bathypelagic (Ref. 58426). Feeds mostly on coelenterates, but also decapods, tunicates and fishes (Ref. 4736). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 July 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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