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Aldrovandia oleosa Sulak, 1977
Halosaur
Family: Halosauridae
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Source: Distribution of Aldrovandia oleosa as compiled by Aquamaps

Species Information

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10. Anus white, surrounded by dark field; body dark brown, head black. Max length : 52.0 cm TL male/unsexed.

Source: FishBase. Sulak, K.J. 1990

Biology

Species Biology

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1200 - 1900 m. Found at bathyal depths. Feeds on polychaetes. Males exhibits black tubular anterior nostrils and enlarged posterior nostrils when approaching breeding condition.

Source: FishBase. Sulak, K.J. 1990

Distribution

Distribution

Eastern Atlantic: Gulf of Guinea region. Western Atlantic: off Virginia, USA to Bahamas, Venezuela and the Guianas. Eastern Central Pacific (Ref. 9305) and Chile. In BC, collected on deepwater surveys, RBCM specimens.

Source: FishBase. Sulak, K.J. 1990

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
UnlistedUnlistedUnlistedUnlisted



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Additional Notes

In BC, collected on deepwater surveys, RBCM specimens (Gillespie 2011 pers. comm.).

Additional Range and Status Information Links

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 University of Alaska Museum

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