| Family: |
Beroidae () |
| Max. size: |
20 cm H (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 630 m |
| Distribution: |
Atlantic, the Mediterranean, Pacific and Antarctic Atlantic. Tropical to polar. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in the outer continental shelf and slope (Ref. 116106). Rapidly swims in a spiral pattern, engulfing its prey whole (Ref. 2376). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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