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Occurs in small schools in areas with muddy substrates on the continental shelf and upper slope. Feeds mainly on zooplankton. Appears to be pelagic at night and demersal by day and may migrate seasonally. Marketed fresh or dried-salted (Ref. 3300).
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Etmopterus villosus Gilbert, 1905
Hawaiian lanternshark |
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Megachasma pelagios Taylor, Compagno & Struhsaker, 1983
Megamouth shark |
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Xystreurys liolepis Jordan & Gilbert, 1880
Fantail flounder |
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Pempheris analis Waite, 1910
Bronze sweeper |
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Canthidermis maculata (Bloch, 1786)
Spotted oceanic triggerfish |