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Careproctus moskalevi Andriashev & Chernova, 2011 Moskalev's tadpole |
| Family: | Liparidae (Snailfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1478 - 1691 m | |||
| Distribution: | Arctic Ocean: Norwegian Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 52-53; Vertebrae: 59-62. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 59-62, D 52-53, P 24-27, C 11(1+4/5+1), pyl. c. 11; 2 pairs of weak pleural ribs; Rad. pect. 3(2+0+1); lower lobe of pectoral-fin not longer than upper lobe; body depth 5-6 times in SL; compressed head 24-27% SL; large eye, 26-29% lc; with postorbital pore and one suprabranchial pore; mouth not large, its angle below anterior margin of eye; simple teeth; preanal length 36-38% SL; disk 6.3-6.6% SL; body blackish-brown with black peritoneum (Ref. 86261). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||