Family: |
Hippopodiidae () |
Max. size: |
1.6 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1000 m |
Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. Tropical and subtropical. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
This is an epi- and mesopelagic species found in the water column that undergoes small-scale diel migrations (Refs. 83914, 128439) (Ref. 1663). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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