| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
8.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 1340 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Chatham Rise East of New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 52-53; Anal soft rays: 45-46; Vertebrae: 59-59. This species is distinguished by the following characters: dorsal fin rays 52-53, anal fin rays 45-46, pectoral fin rays 16-17, eye 26%, preA 157%, snout 17%, upper jaw ~50% HL; occipital hump prominent; teeth slender canines, premaxillary symphyseal gap very narrow, no mandibular symphyseal gap; opercle curved, posterior part almost horizontal; distance from mandible to end of body cavity 36% SL, 154% HL; coronal pore probably absent (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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