Careproctus stigmatogenus Stein, 2006

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  4.7 cm SL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 273 - 300 m
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic: Falkland Is, Burdwood Bank.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 43-43; Anal soft rays: 35-35. Can be diagnosed from all other congeners by the following combination of characters: vertebrae 45 (9+36), pectoral-fin rays 32, caudal fin rays 10 (1+4/5), radials 4, round ; teeth stout canines, some with small shoulders; chin pores opening in a distinct deep oval pit; dark bar or blotches extending vertically below eye and horizontally in front of it; disk about 2/5 HL; prickles absent; gill opening above pectoral base; head 26.5%; preanal fin length 44.5% SL; snout-anus 34.0 (114.3); anus-anal fin origin 15.7; peritoneum pale (Ref. 78379).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans: 


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