| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
3.4 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1158 - 1230 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Northwest of New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 43-43; Anal soft rays: -37; Vertebrae: 46-46. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 46, dorsal fin rays 43; A approx. 37; small mouth with upper jaw ca. 26% HL, its angle 70-80°; mandibular teeth small, simple sharp canines; premaxillary teeth tiny, irregularly arranged, near symphysis only; opercular flap small, gill opening short; body not humpbacked, spine straight (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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