Maulisia mauli Parr, 1960
Maul's searsid
photo by JAMARC

Family:  Platytroctidae (Tubeshoulders)
Max. size:  20 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 324 - 2100 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: south of Iceland (Ref. 6682) to Gulf of Guinea. Western Atlantic: off Suriname and French Guiana (Ref. 13608). Western Indian Ocean: in tropical waters.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-22; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-19
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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