| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
11.2 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 529 m |
| Distribution: |
Southern Ocean: Weddell Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 53-53; Anal soft rays: 46-46. Gill slit (one-third of HL) extends ventrally in front of nine pectoral rays; pectoral fin very deeply notched, with two rudimentary rays; basal cartilaginous lamina with 4 radials, rounded R1 and R2 and horseshoe-shaped R3 and R4, and with two interradial foramina; hypural plate with a suture between the upper and lower hypurals (Ref. 36325). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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