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Linophryne maderensis Maul, 1961 |
| Family: | Linophrynidae (Leftvents) | |||
| Max. size: | 10.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 880 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Atlantic: off Madeira. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-3; Anal soft rays: 3-3. Metamorphosed females distinguished by the following characteristics: single unbranched filamentous lateral appendage emerging from each side of escal bulb; absence of additional escal appendages and distal prolongation of escal bulb; distinct concentration of subdermal pigment on caudal peduncle (Ref. 86949). | |||
| Biology: | Only 3 females known. Males unknown (Ref. 13578). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 23 February 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||