Family: |
Stauroteuthidae (balloon octopods) |
Max. size: |
7 cm ML (male/unsexed); 4.3 cm ML (female) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 900 - 3000 m |
Distribution: |
Southern Atlantic and Antarctic Indian Ocean. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Maximum size of 7 cm, mantle length, unsexed and 54 cm, total length, unsexed (Ref. 96968). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 August 2014 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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