Bathypterois oddi Sulak, 1977

Family:  Ipnopidae (Deep-sea tripod fishes), subfamily: Ipnopinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 4400 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific and Southern Indian Ocean: New Zealand (Ref. 5755), and Crozet Is. (Ref. 90064).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on small crustaceans and squids (Ref. 5755). Minimum depth from Ref. 90064.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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