Halosaurus attenuatus Garman, 1899 |
Family: | Halosauridae (Halosaurs) | |||
Max. size: | 40.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 2300 - 2500 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Gulf of Guinea. Eastern Pacific: off the Galapagos Islands (Ref. 4448). Also Eastern Central Pacific (Ref. 9305). | |||
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Biology: | Found on the lower slope and continental rise, at 2°-3°C (Ref. 4448). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |