Eutelichthys leptochirus Tortonese, 1959

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  5.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 500 - 700 m
Distribution:  Mediterranean Sea: western basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Also pelagic. Apparently occurring peripherally at bathyal depths around the western basin of the Mediterranean (Ref. 4702).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 March 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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