Halosauridae - halosaurs

There are around 17 species in this family. They are found in oceans around the world at great depths, in fact, the abyssal halosaur is found at depths of 3,000-10,000 feet!

Halosaurs have long, eel-like bodies covered with large scales and thin, whip-like tails that are pointed at the end. They have scaleless, pointed heads and large mouths. Halosaurs have a long anal fin that stretches the length of their tail. Halosaurs move through the water with a snake-like motion.