Lipogenys hyalinumvelum Gomes, Silva & Churro, 2024 |
Family: | Notacanthidae (Deep-sea spiny eels) | |||
Max. size: | 15.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 650 - 796 m | |||
Distribution: | Northeast Atlantic: Portugal. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 5-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal soft rays: 73-118. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the hyaline color of the flap at the posterior edge of the operculum and the light-colored pectoral and pelvic fins (Ref. 132459). | |||
Biology: | ||||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |