Gadomus aoteanus McCann & McKnight, 1980
Filamentous rattail
Gadomus aoteanus
photo by Graham, K.

Family:  Bathygadidae (Rattails)
Max. size:  40 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1171 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: New Zealand (Ref. 5755) and Australia (Ref. 75154).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). Holotype collected in 1171-1159 m (Ref. 12965). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 57178.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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