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Careproctus latiosus Andriashev & Chernova, 2011 Broad-mouth tadpole |
| Family: | Liparidae (Snailfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 9.75 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1478 - 1695 m | |||
| Distribution: | Arctic Ocean: Norwegian Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 52-52; Vertebrae: 59-60. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 59-60 (10+49-50), D 52, P 22-26, C 12(1+5/6), pyl. c. 11; 2 pairs of weak pleural ribs; 3-4 round pectoral radials; pectoral-fin lower lobe is not longer than its upper lobe; body low, depth 4.6-4.9 times in SL; head 26-27% SL, snout wide; with postorbital pore and 1 suprabranchial pore; small eye, 16% lc; large nouth, angle of mouth below eye center; simple teeth; peanal length 36-40%, disk 6.3-6.6% SL; body pale and peritoneum black (Ref. 86261). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||