Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
Max. size: |
25.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 6660 - 7261 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Kermadec Trench. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 57-57; Anal soft rays: 53-53; Vertebrae: 65-65. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 65, dorsal fin rays 57, anal fin rays 53, caudal fin rays 14, pectoral fin rays 32-33; head width about equal to its length; posterior edge of disk directly below upper part of pectoral fin base; short pectoral fin, its posterior end far anterior to anal fin origin; head 19-21%, preanal 45-48% (37 in juvenile), disk 5-7% SL (7.1 in juvenile) (Ref., 92437). |
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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