Linophryne maderensis Maul, 1961

Family:  Linophrynidae (Leftvents)
Max. size:  10.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 880 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Eastern Central Atlantic: off Madeira.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-3; Anal soft rays: 3-3. Metamorphosed females distinguished by the following characteristics: single unbranched filamentous lateral appendage emerging from each side of escal bulb; absence of additional escal appendages and distal prolongation of escal bulb; distinct concentration of subdermal pigment on caudal peduncle (Ref. 86949).
Biology:  Only 3 females known. Males unknown (Ref. 13578).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 23 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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