Bathygadus furvescens
Bathygadus furvescens Alcock, 1894
Blackfin rat tail
Bathygadus furvescens
photo by Graham, K.


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Family:  Bathygadidae (Rattails)
Max. size:  36 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 797 - 1295 m
Distribution:  Indian Ocean: Oman, Gulf of Aden and Maldives.
Diagnosis:   
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


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