Careproctus novaezelandiae Andriashev, 1990

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  5.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 9.5 cm SL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 800 - 1000 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: New Zealand.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 47-48; Anal soft rays: 40-43; Vertebrae: 53-54. Distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 53-54 (10+43-44); pectoral fin rays 37-38; caudal 12 (1+5/5+1); radials 4 (3+1), 3 upper notched, with 3 inter-radial fenestrae; HL 27.3-30%, preA 41-45%, disk 6-6.7%SL; pleural ribs are well-developed, 2 pairs present, saber-like; single hypural plate; terminal mouth, sharp tricuspid teeth; mandibular symphyseal pores small, round, widely spaced; gill slit above pectoral base; peritoneum and stomach black, pyloric caeca pale (Ref. 90036).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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