Barbantus elongatus Krefft, 1970

Family:  Platytroctidae (Tubeshoulders)
Max. size:  17.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1800 - 2000 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: slopes of St. Helena, Ascension and Mid- Atlantic ridge.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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