Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 295 - 571 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: off Walvis Bay, Namibia and off Cape Point, South Africa. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 45-48; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 40-43. Specimens in alcohol are pale in color (Ref. 6632). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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