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in the Pacific. Like Loricoecia loricata, in the Magellan Straits this species is confined to the western part of the sampling area, where it is fairly
common; this is the most southerly record for
the species. Hartmann (1985) gives its depth
range as 250-3000 m, with most records between
1500 and 3000 m. Our specimens were taken at
intermediate depths.
in the Pacific. Like Loricoecia loricata, in the Magellan Straits this species is confined to the western part of the sampling area, where it is fairly
common; this is the most southerly record for
the species. Hartmann (1985) gives its depth
range as 250-3000 m, with most records between
1500 and 3000 m. Our specimens were taken at
intermediate depths.