| Family: |
Platytroctidae (Tubeshoulders) |
| Max. size: |
16.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 2000 m |
| Distribution: |
Circumglobal in the Sub-tropical Convergence region of the Southern Hemisphere, mostly between 30°S and 50°S; one record from 59°S, 60°W. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-20; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-19 |
| Biology: |
Associated with the Antarctic Intermediate Water. Biology unknown (Ref. 5161). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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