| Family: |
Bathylagidae (Deep-sea smelts) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 25 - 850 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Center British Columbia (from point data that need verification), Oregon to Gulf of California. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Abundant in midwater from near surface to 690 m (Ref. 2850). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 35604). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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