Psednos argyrogaster Stein, 2012

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  7.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1037 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Chatham Rise, east of New Zealand.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 49-49; Anal soft rays: 43-43; Vertebrae: 56-56. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 56 (12+44), dorsal fin rays 49, anal fin rays 43, caudal fin rays 6 (3/3), pectoral fin rays 15 (7+3+5), pyloric caeca 6; angle of mouth about 30°; teeth arranged in about 30 oblique rows forming a moderately wide band anteriorly; strong opercle curved posteroventrally, almost horizontal at its tip; no coronal pore, mandibular symphyseal pores moderately large, round, distant from each other by 4-5 pore diameters; abdomen relatively short and deep, distance from pectoral symphysis to abdomen end slightly shorter than or equal to head; peritoneum externally silvery when viewed at an angle, whitish black in direct side view, internally black (Ref. 92437).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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