Paraliparis abyssorum Andriashev & Chernova, 1997

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  11.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 3715 m
Distribution:  Northeast Atlantic: southwest of Ireland,
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 57-57; Anal soft rays: 52-52. Mouth terminal, small, the corner of the which is under the anterior edge of the eye. Teeth simple. Body coloration is light chocolate. The peritoneum is black (Ref. 27679).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 April 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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