| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
12.6 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 529 m |
| Distribution: |
Southern Ocean: Weddell Sea, Antarctica. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 48-48; Anal soft rays: 43-43. Caudal fin rays 11; unslit hypural plate; mouth oblique and lower jaw slightly projecting; very large gill slit (46.9% HL), extending ventrally in front of 15-16 pectoral fin rays; pectoral fin deeply notched, with 4 rudimentary rays; internal teeth larger, with two small lateral shoulders; peritoneum light with small brown spots (Ref. 36325). |
| 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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