| Family: |
Bathyteuthidae (deepsea squids) |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 200 - 2340 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Bathypelagic. Recorded in warmer (15.2-15.6°C) waters than previously reported. Ascent to warmer, mesopelagic depths occurs at night. Recorded salinity at 200m depth ranged from 35.2-35.5psu (Ref. 129009). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 July 2012 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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