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Paraliparis galapagosensis Stein & Chernova, 2002 |
| Family: | Liparidae (Snailfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 10.4 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 710 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 60-60; Anal soft rays: 55-55; Vertebrae: 67-67. Teeth on lower jaw uniserial except those very close to symphysis, recurved anteriorly, tips overlapping to form a sharp cutting edge. Dentition on upper jaw limited to 3-4 isolated teeth on each side of symphysis. Chin not gelatinous; chin-pore pair on ventral surface. Head length 20.7% SL; depth equal its length. Upper jaw 37% HL. Body depth at anal-fin origin 15.4. Lower pectoral-fin lobe equal to length of upper lobe. Pyloric caeca 9. Pectoral-fin rays 22 (upper lobe 15 + notch rays 1 + lower 6). Vertebrae 67. Caudal-fin rays 8. Radials of pectoral girdle 4 (3 + 1), round (Ref. 44775). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 September 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||