Themisto gaudichaudii Guérin, 1825
Themisto gaudichaudii
photo by Arntz, Wolf E.

Family:  Hyperiidae (hyperiids)
Max. size: 
Environment:  pelagic; marine
Distribution:  Northeast Atlantic and Antarctic: Kerguelen, South Georgia and South Orkney. Temperate to polar.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Preys on mesozooplankton; food source for myctophids, plus other fishes, squids and birds (Ref. 117954).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:   
 

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