| Family: |
Gonatidae () |
| Max. size: |
28 cm ML (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 4 years |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1500 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean. Tropical to polar climates. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Maximum depth from Ref. 104112. Occurs in the outer edge of continental shelf and slope. Juveniles are mostly in midwater at mesopelagic depths; adults mainly occur in bottom layers in the upper bathyal zone. Exhibits diel vertical migration (Ref. 104112). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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