| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
23 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 600 - 1460 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: off Namibia to Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 55-55; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 48-48. Reddish in color, median fins darker; preserved specimens are whitish in color (Ref. 6632). Pelvic fins modified into a ventral disc. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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