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Bathygadus spongiceps Gilbert & Hubbs, 1920 Spongy rat tail |
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photo by
Graham, K. |
| Family: | Bathygadidae (Rattails) | |||
| Max. size: | 27 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 892 - 1463 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Philippines and Indonesia to New Zealand, the Kermadecs and New Caledonia. | |||
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| Biology: | A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||