| Family: |
Bathygadidae (Rattails) |
| Max. size: |
46 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 850 - 1480 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic and Southwest Indian Ocean: Table Bay, South Africa to Mozambique. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 169-170; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 150. Flesh-colored; blackish over gill covers; fins dusky to black (Ref. 2800). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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