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Leuroglossus stilbius Gilbert, 1890 California smoothtongue |
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photo by
Bull. U.S. Bur. Fish. |
| Family: | Bathylagidae (Deep-sea smelts) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 25 - 850 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Center British Columbia (from point data that need verification), Oregon to Gulf of California. | |||
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| Biology: | Abundant in midwater from near surface to 690 m (Ref. 2850). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 35604). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||