Aldrovandia rostrata (Günther, 1878)

Family:  Halosauridae (Halosaurs)
Max. size:  50.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 2690 - 5029 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Western Sahara and along the eastern slope of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge from 7°-5°N. Western Atlantic: off Bahamas and west of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
Diagnosis:  Insertion of the pelvic fins well in advance of the origin of the dorsal fin. Separation of palatine tooth patches on the midline and disc-like lateral line plaques (Ref. 37108). Light colored, the lower part of the head and the gill cover black, abdominal region blackish. Lining of mouth is dark (Ref. 37108).
Biology:  Inhabits the abyssal depths (Ref. 4448).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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