Family: |
Pterotracheidae () |
Max. size: |
5 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m |
Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean, Western Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Tropical to subtropical. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
This is a planktonic species (Ref. 85339). Individuals hang motionless with the ventral fin facing down while searching for prey at night; feeds on bioluminescent prey, medusae, siphonophores, crustaceans and salps (Ref. 2376). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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