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Careproctus pellucicauda Stein, 2012 |
| Family: | Liparidae (Snailfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 12.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 2821 m | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: known from a single specimen taken in the Bounty Trough near New Zealand. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 47-47; Anal soft rays: 40-40; Vertebrae: 53-53. This species is distinguished by the following: vertebrae 53, pectoral fin rays 25, caudal fin rays 10; lanceolate teeth; 2 chin pores, well separated; long pectoral fin, about 34% SL, slightly more than 150% HL, reaching beyond anal fin origin, dorsalmost pectoral fin ray with large irregular triangular base extending ventrally to partially cover base of second ray; no pleural ribs; posterior third of body unpigmented (Ref. 92437). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||