| Family: |
Platytroctidae (Tubeshoulders) |
| Max. size: |
20 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 324 - 2100 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: south of Iceland (Ref. 6682) to Gulf of Guinea. Western Atlantic: off Suriname and French Guiana (Ref. 13608). Western Indian Ocean: in tropical waters. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-22; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-19 |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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