| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
16.3 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1800 m, |
| Distribution: |
South Pacific Ocean: off New Zealand. Central northern Chatham Rise, Hikurangi Plateau. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 51-51; Anal soft rays: 45-45; Vertebrae: 60-60. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 60, dorsal fin rays 51, anal fin rays 45, pectoral fin rays 37, caudal rays 12; head 22, disk 4, anus-anal fin 28% SL; each nostril has a distinct dorsoposterior flap or lobe; color of body brown, fins blackish (Ref. 92437). |
| 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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