Abyssal halosaur

Facts

Scientific name:

Halosauropsis macrochir

Biology:

Found on the lower slope, continental rise and upper abyss, primarily between 4° and 2°C isotherms. Feeds on polychaetes, crustaceans, echinoderms and echiurids. Hovers above or rests on bottom. Long slender pectorals are commonly held erect pointing upward and forward, these may serve a sensory function .

IUCN Red List Status:

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans:

Harmless

Photos & Description

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Short description:

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13. Body greyish-black to bluish black in color; top of head, gill isthmus and branchiostegal membranes black . Deeply pigmented sheath of lateral line. Absence of scales on the top of the head and presence of scales on the opercular bone .

Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 90.0 cm TL male/unsexed;