| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
12.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 120 - 1055 m |
| Distribution: |
Southern Ocean: South Georgia Island and the Crozet Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 62-66; Anal soft rays: 57-62; Vertebrae: 68-74. This species is characterized by the following: no pyloric caeca; terminal mouth; weakly notched pectoral fin; opening of opercle extends down to 1st-3rd pectoral fin rays; head 18-20%, anteanal distance 28-31% SL; peritoneum black, stomach dark brown (Ref. 44814). |
| 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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