| Family: |
Euphausiidae () |
| Max. size: |
2.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 1000 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean. Subtropical to temperate. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Able to feed from suspension either unicellular algae or small nauplii such as Artemia sp. Generally, feeding occurs at night and is confined to the upper 100 m (Ref. 104683). Shows an omnivorous feeding habit, with trophic level (=2.5) based on δ15N values (Ref. 118314). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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