Bathyteuthis bacidifera Roper, 1968 |
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Family: | Bathyteuthidae (deepsea squids) | |||
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Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 200 - 2340 m | |||
Distribution: | Southeast Pacific. | |||
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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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