| Family: |
Halosauridae (Halosaurs) |
| Max. size: |
34 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 797 - 1609 m |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: Andaman, Arabian Sea, Maldives and Laccadive Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11. Body chocolate-brown, head black, operculum silvery (Ref. 33731). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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