| 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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