Liparis adiastolus Stein, Bond & Misitano, 2003

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  16.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m
Distribution:  Northeast Pacific: USA, probably ranging northward to southeastern Alaska.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 30-33; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 25-26; Vertebrae: 35-39. Caudal fin rays 10-13, pyloric caeca 41-70; disk 67-77% HL, gill opening 24.4-35.7% HL, pale ring at caudal fin base (Ref. 50520). Caudal fin emarginate (Ref. 50520).
Biology:  Occurs in shallow water and estuaries (Ref. 50520).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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