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Psednos microstomus Stein, 2012 |
| Family: | Liparidae (Snailfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 3.4 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1158 - 1230 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: Northwest of New Zealand. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 43-43; Anal soft rays: -37; Vertebrae: 46-46. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 46, dorsal fin rays 43; A approx. 37; small mouth with upper jaw ca. 26% HL, its angle 70-80°; mandibular teeth small, simple sharp canines; premaxillary teeth tiny, irregularly arranged, near symphysis only; opercular flap small, gill opening short; body not humpbacked, spine straight (Ref. 92437). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||