Family: |
Oregoniidae () |
Max. size: |
13.693 cm CW (male/unsexed); max.weight: 864.0 g |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 4 - 1400 m |
Distribution: |
Northern Pacific, Northern Atlantic and the Arctic. Introduced to the Northeast Atlantic (Barents Sea) and the Arctic (Kara Sea). Boreal to polar. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Sediments mostly consisted of fine brown mud, either with or without nodules, pebbles and foraminiferans (Ref. 119389). Also found on sandy and gravelly bottoms (Ref. 119370). With year round temperatures 0 to 5°C (Ref. 78817). Exhibits cannibalism (Ref. 101157). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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