| Family: |
Platytroctidae (Tubeshoulders) |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1140 - 1630 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: South Africa: Indo-West Pacific: South Africa to New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-21; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-17 |
| Biology: |
Mesopelagic species (Ref. 6598, 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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