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Paraliparis hawaiiensis Stein & Drazen, 2014 |
| Family: | Liparidae (Snailfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 15.1 cm TL (male/unsexed); 14.9 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 2196 - 3055 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 68-69. This species is distinguished by the following characters: total vertebrae 68-69; pectoral-fin rays 20-21, no rudimentary rays; 7 caudal-fin rays; radials 2+0+1; chin pores almost touching, in a deep transversely oval pigmented pit appearing to be a pore, with a pair of rudimentary pores symmetrically located immediately posterior to the pit; short head short, about 16% SL; upper jaw about half its head length (HL); teeth simple canines forming moderately wide bands; snout about a quarter HL (Ref. 95901). | |||
| Biology: | The holotype apparently has ripe eggs up to 4.2 mm in diameter (Ref. 95901). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||