| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
3.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 350 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: northern part of Crozet Basin near the southwest Indian Ridge (Ref. 42989). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 36-36; Anal soft rays: 28-28; Vertebrae: 43. Coronal pore present, temporal pores 1+1, pectoral fin with 1 notch ray, eye not less than 20% HL, gill slit equal to eye and vertical, its dorsal end level with pupil; color tan (Ref. 42989). |
| 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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