| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
14.4 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1061 - 1134 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: off New South Wales, Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 53-54; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 46-47; Vertebrae: 58-59. Caudal-fin rays 10-11; 4 notched pectoral radials, with three interradial fenestrae; pectoral fin notch shallow but distinct; pleural ribs present; hypural plate single, unslit; teeth shouldered, tricuspid, not sharp; two suprabranchial pores present; gill opening entirely above pectoral-fin base; ventral disk very small; peritoneum black, stomach pale to dusky (Ref. 42734). |
| Biology: |
Found on the continental slope. Benthic (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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