| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
16.2 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1050 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: west coast of Tasmania, Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 64-64; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 56-56; Vertebrae: 70-70. Caudal-fin rays 9; pectoral fin notch distinct, moderately deep; pectoral girdle with 3 round radials; chin pore single, unpaired; gill opening small, entirely above pectoral base, reaching ventrally to level of eye centre; HL 19.7% SL, about equal to its depth; preanal long, 40%; body deep, 132% HL; color solid black; orobranchial cavity and peritoneum black, tongue densely dotted (Ref. 42734). |
| Biology: |
Found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). Probably benthic or benthopelagic (Ref. 42734). Largest eggs 1.7 mm in diameter, unripe (Ref. 42734). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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