Bathygadus cottoides Günther, 1878
Codheaded rattail
photo by Graham, K.

Family:  Bathygadidae (Rattails)
Max. size:  24 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 950 - 1600 m
Distribution:  Southern Atlantic, Indian and Pacific: Mozambique to New Zealand.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A benthic species (Ref. 75154) which occurs in the continental slope (Ref. 7300, 75154). Minimum depth from Ref. 106682.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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