Halosaurus johnsonianus Vaillant, 1888 Halosaur |
photo by
Reiner, F. |
Family: | Halosauridae (Halosaurs) | |||
Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 680 - 2200 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: southern Spain and Portugal to Mauritania including the Azores and Canary Islands. | |||
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Biology: | Found on the continental slope. Feeds on copepods (Ref. 4448). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 4448. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |