Halosaurus carinicauda (Alcock, 1889)

Family:  Halosauridae (Halosaurs)
Max. size:  34 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 797 - 1609 m
Distribution:  Indian Ocean: Andaman, Arabian Sea, Maldives and Laccadive Islands.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11. Body chocolate-brown, head black, operculum silvery (Ref. 33731).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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