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Psednos islandicus Chernova & Stein, 2002 |
| Family: | Liparidae (Snailfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 4.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1250 - 1500 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northeast Atlantic: south of Iceland. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 37-37; Anal soft rays: 33-33; Vertebrae: 43-43. Coronal pore present. Lower pectoral fin rays longer and thicker than upper lobe rays. Gill rakers unmodified. Coracoid half-moon shaped, helve absent. Mouth short, almost vertical, about 75° to horizontal. Skin pale, head beneath skin unpigmented (Ref. 43481). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||