| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
11.7 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1050 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Chatham Rise, east of New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 67-67. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 67, pectoral fin rays 20, no rudimentary rays, caudal fin rays 8; radials 3+0; gill opening above pectoral fin; mandible-anus 13% SL, 72% HL, preanal fin 38% SL, anus-anal fin 28% SL, 156% HL, chin pores widely separated, not in a pit (Ref. 92437). |
| 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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