Santelmoa carmenae Matallanas, 2010

Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae
Max. size:  27.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1056 m
Distribution:  Antarctic, Atlantic: Southern Ocean, Gerlache Strait.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 91-95; Anal soft rays: 75-79; Vertebrae: 99-104. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: anterior portion of frontals fused with no trace of a suture; scapular foramen open; ceratohyal-epihyal articulation interdigitating; cranium narrow; no supratemporal commissure and occipital pores; intercalar reaching the prootic; well developed parasphenoid wing, palatal arch and post-temporal ventral ramus; short posterior hyomandibular ramus; 6 branchiostegal rays; asymmetrical vertebrae; pelvic-fin rays ensheathed; scales, lateral line, pyloric caeca, palatine and vomerine teeth present (Ref. 81216).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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