Halosaurus ridgwayi (Fowler, 1934)
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 Family:  Halosauridae (Halosaurs)
 Max. size: 
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range - 706 m
 Distribution:  Western Central Pacific.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Bottom feeders; mainly on crustaceans and other small invertebrates. Males with markedly enlarged olfactory organs at maturity. Leptocephalus larvae pelagic. Taken occasionally in deep bottom trawls (Ref. 12887).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 21.10.02

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