Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
Max. size: |
9.7 cm SL (female) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 955 - 1055 m |
Distribution: |
Southern Ocean: Crozet Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 59-59; Anal soft rays: 51-51; Vertebrae: 65-65. This species is distinguished by the following characters: 11 + 54 = 65; P 19 + 3 + 3 = 25; rad. Pect. 2 + 0 + 0 = 2; terminal mouth; simple teeth; chin pores not approximated; opercular opening is above the pectoral -fin base; pectoral fin with deep notch, rudimentary notch rays 2-3; head 21.3%, anteanal distance 42.5% SL (Ref. 44814). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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