| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
7.7 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 1058 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: north central Chatham Rise off New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
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). |
| 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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