| Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| 7.7 cm SL (female) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 1058 m |
| Southwest Pacific: north central Chatham Rise off New Zealand. |
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This species is distinguished by having the following characters: long abdomen, distance from mandible to end of abdominal cavity about 187% HL; angle of mouth 60°; teeth lanceolate, sharp; premaxillary symphyseal gap absent, mandibular symphyseal gap narrow; no coronal pore; pectoral fin rays 16 (7+4+5); radials 4 (1+1+1+1), R1, R2 notched; stomach black, intestine creamy white (Ref. 92437). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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