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Halosaurus johnsonianus Vaillant, 1888 Halosaur |
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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 | |||