Halosaurus ridgwayi (Fowler, 1934) |
Family: | Halosauridae (Halosaurs) | |||
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Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 706 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Pacific. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Bottom feeders; mainly on crustaceans and other small invertebrates. Males with markedly enlarged olfactory organs at maturity. Leptocephalus larvae pelagic. Taken occasionally in deep bottom trawls (Ref. 12887). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |