| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
10.4 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 710 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 60-60; Anal soft rays: 55-55; Vertebrae: 67-67. Teeth on lower jaw uniserial except those very close to symphysis, recurved anteriorly, tips overlapping to form a sharp cutting edge. Dentition on upper jaw limited to 3-4 isolated teeth on each side of symphysis. Chin not gelatinous; chin-pore pair on ventral surface. Head length 20.7% SL; depth equal its length. Upper jaw 37% HL. Body depth at anal-fin origin 15.4. Lower pectoral-fin lobe equal to length of upper lobe. Pyloric caeca 9. Pectoral-fin rays 22 (upper lobe 15 + notch rays 1 + lower 6). Vertebrae 67. Caudal-fin rays 8. Radials of pectoral girdle 4 (3 + 1), round (Ref. 44775). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 September 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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