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Careproctus barbatulus Kai, Matsuzaki & Mori, 2024 |
| Family: | Liparidae (Snailfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 22.08 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 500 - 825 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Japan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 50-53; Anal soft rays: 45-48; Vertebrae: 55-58. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: vertebrae 55-58; D 50-53; A 45-48; pectoral-fin rays 27-34; pectoral fin with shallow notch, lower lobe short, extending slightly posterior to anus; pelvic disk rounded and greatly reduced; cephalic pores 2-6-7-2, chin pores paired in separate pits; gill slit moderately large, extending ventrally to pectoral-fin rays 4-10; teeth simple or slightly shouldered; anus located below mid-orbit; peritoneum and stomach black (Ref. 133142). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||