Paraliparis pseudokreffti Stein, 2012

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  12.8 cm SL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 2821 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Bounty Trough.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): -71; Anal soft rays: -67; Vertebrae: 79-79. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 79, approximated number of dorsal fin rays 71 and anal fin rays 67; pyloric caeca 5 or 6; simple teeth sharp and lanceolate; HL 19% SL; gill opening completely above the pectoral fin; tail long, slender; radials two (2+0+0), round, unnotched; scapula and coracoid helves long; stomach black, pyloric caeca brown (Ref. 92437).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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