Paraliparis galapagosensis Stein & Chernova, 2002

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  10.4 cm TL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 710 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 60-60; Anal soft rays: 55-55; Vertebrae: 67-67. Teeth on lower jaw uniserial except those very close to symphysis, recurved anteriorly, tips overlapping to form a sharp cutting edge. Dentition on upper jaw limited to 3-4 isolated teeth on each side of symphysis. Chin not gelatinous; chin-pore pair on ventral surface. Head length 20.7% SL; depth equal its length. Upper jaw 37% HL. Body depth at anal-fin origin 15.4. Lower pectoral-fin lobe equal to length of upper lobe. Pyloric caeca 9. Pectoral-fin rays 22 (upper lobe 15 + notch rays 1 + lower 6). Vertebrae 67. Caudal-fin rays 8. Radials of pectoral girdle 4 (3 + 1), round (Ref. 44775).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 September 2022 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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