Paraliparis megalopus Stein, 1978

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  13.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); 15.2 cm SL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 2830 - 3585 m
Distribution:  Northeast Pacific: known only from Cascadia and Tufts abyssal plains off Oregon, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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