| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1300 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: northward of the Falkland Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 44-44; Anal soft rays: 38-38; Vertebrae: 47-47. Anterior part of the body is dark brown to black; caudal region light brown; peritoneum black; stomach white. Caudal 8. Rad. Pectoral 4, rounded, without notches. Two pairs of small pleural ribs. Hypural plate divided by a cleft. Head 26.3% SL; anteanal distance 38.6% SL (Ref. 41400). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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