| Family: |
Linophrynidae (Leftvents) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 600 - 2000 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
North Atlantic: North of 30°N, from Bermuda to Madeira and north of the Azores. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-3; Anal soft rays: 3-3. Females distinguished by the following characteristics: distal escal appendage less than 10% SL; short posterior ascal appendage present; barbel divided nearly at base into 3 unpaired primary branches; subdermal pigment in two bands on side of body; males without pointed sphenotic spines (Ref. 86949). |
| Biology: |
Parasitic males. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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