Halosaur (Halosaurus johnsonianus)

Scientific name: Halosaurus johnsonianus Vaillant, 1888

Halosaur (Halosaurus johnsonianus)

The Halosaur (Halosaurus johnsonianus) is a marine fish of the family Halosauridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 4–11°C (39–52°F). Native range: Eastern Atlantic, southern Spain and Portugal to Mauritania including the Azores and Canary Islands.

Halosaur care at a glance

Temperature
4–11°C (39–52°F)

Biology

Found on the continental slope. Feeds on copepods. Minimum depth reported taken from.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Halosaurus johnsonianus
Family
Halosauridae (Halosaurs)
Order
Notacanthiformes (Halosaurs and deep-sea Spiny eels)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
50.0
Depth range
680–2200 m (2231–7218 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 680 - 2200 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: southern Spain and Portugal to Mauritania including the Azores and Canary Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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