Haliphron atlanticus Steenstrup, 1861
Gelatinous giant octopod
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Family:  Alloposidae (gelatinous giant octopods)
Max. size:  10 cm ML (male/unsexed); 69 cm ML (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 6787 m
Distribution:  Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters.
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IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2014 Ref. 123251)
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