| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
28.6 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1431 - 1658 m, |
| Distribution: |
Southern Ocean: known only from the type, collected between 1431–1658 m on the northwest edge of Mawson Bank (Ref. 90026). |
| Diagnosis: |
Chin pores closely paired with an anterior crescent-shaped tissue fold. Teeth uniserial in premaxilla except near symphysis, where irregularly bi-or tri-serial for 9-10 teeth; mandibular teeth uniserial, gradually smaller anteriorly. V 66, P 21, C 7. Radials 4 (3+1), unnotched; scapula with strong helve, coracoid with a narrow dorsal slit. HL 16% SL, upper jaw about 36, anus-anal fin origin 177, chin pore interspace 2-3% HL. Body color purplish (Ref. 90026). |
| 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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