Aulotrachichthys novaezelandicus (Kotlyar, 1980)
New Zealand roughy
photo by Nazarkin, M.V.

Family:  Trachichthyidae (Slimeheads)
Max. size:  11.35 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 100 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: New Zealand and Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on mid-water crustaceans, squid and fishes.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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