| Family: |
Lyconidae (Atlantic hakes) |
| Max. size: |
52.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 150 - 997 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Atlantic: off Canada. Northeast Atlantic: southwest of Ireland, Madeira, and off Saharian coasts (Ref. 6524). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11. Caudal fin small (Ref. 12204). |
| Biology: |
Rare species (Ref. 12204, 58452) found on the muddy slope of the continental shelf (Ref. 6524). Juveniles are captured from 150-700 m depth range (Ref. 58452). Biology unknown (Ref. 12204). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 58452. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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