Pyrosoma atlanticum

photo by Coudre, Christian

Family:	Pyrosomatidae ()
Max. size:	60 cm COLD (male/unsexed)
Environment:	pelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 250 m
Distribution:	Atlantic, the Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific. Tropical to temperate.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Minimum depth from Ref. 116065. Marine, planktonic; most plentiful below 250 m (Ref. 1134). Filter-feeder. Forms blooms (Ref. 130729).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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