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Careproctus narilobus Stein, 2012 |
| Family: | Liparidae (Snailfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 16.3 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1800 m | |||
| Distribution: | South Pacific Ocean: off New Zealand. Central northern Chatham Rise, Hikurangi Plateau. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 51-51; Anal soft rays: 45-45; Vertebrae: 60-60. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 60, dorsal fin rays 51, anal fin rays 45, pectoral fin rays 37, caudal rays 12; head 22, disk 4, anus-anal fin 28% SL; each nostril has a distinct dorsoposterior flap or lobe; color of body brown, fins blackish (Ref. 92437). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||