Paraliparis haploporus Stein, 2012

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  8.8 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 1990 m
Distribution:  Southern Ocean: known only from the type, collected on the northwestern edge of Mawson Bank, Ross Sea, at 1954–1990 m depth (Ref. 90026).
Diagnosis:  Chin pore single, round. Teeth tiny, simple canines in oblique rows forming moderately wide bands in both jaws. V 75, P 22–23. Head short, HL 18% SL, HW 10% SL, 59% HL, eye not large, 16% HL. Radials 3 (2+0+1). Preanal fin length 33%, preanus length 16%, anus-anal fin distance 17% SL. Pectoral fin upper lobe about 93% HL. Body color probably dark brown (Ref. 90026).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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