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Mesovagus antipodum (Hubbs & Iwamoto, 1977) Bathypelagic rattail |
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| Family: | Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) | |||
| Max. size: | 66 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 846 - 1300 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: eastern Indian Ocean, Madagascar Plateau, southern Australia, and New Zealand. Southeast Atlantic: off the south coast of South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2. Swarthy to dark bluish in color, greyish brown on tail (Ref. 2800). | |||
| Biology: | Found on the continental slope. Mesopelagic and benthic species (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||