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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 | |||