| 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: |
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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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