| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
13.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 620 - 1600 m |
| Distribution: |
Southern Ocean. Three subspecies are recognized by Andriashev (2003): Paraliparis thalassobathyalis thalassobathyalis from Banzare and Elan banks at Kerguelen Plateau, Heard Island, and Crozet Islands at 620 - 1,600 meters; Paraliparis thalassobathyalis meteorensis, common at Meteor Seamount at 800 - 1100 meters; and an unnamed one found west of South Georgia Island, Shag Rocks at 620-635 meters. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 49-53; Anal soft rays: 44-46; Vertebrae: 56-59. This species is characterized by the following: simple teeth with lateral cusps; gill rakers 4-6; not approximated chin pores; small opercular opening, equal or larger than diameter of pupil; small opercular lobe; pectoral fin with distinct notch; head 20-23%, anteanal distance 38-42% SL. Colour of peritoneum and stomach black (Ref. 44814). |
| Biology: |
Eggs measures 2.5-3 mm diameter (Ref. 11892). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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