| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
26.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 1990 m, |
| Distribution: |
Southern Ocean: known only from a single specimen collected off the northwest edge of Mawson Bank, Ross Sea at 1954–1990 m (Ref. 90026). |
| Diagnosis: |
Chin pores in a clear depression with definite anterior fold. Premaxillary teeth about 30 in outer row, posteriorly uniserial for about 18 teeth, anteriorly forming about 12 irregular oblique rows forming band about three teeth wide; mandibular teeth about 50, uniserial except near symphysis; symphyseal gaps present in both jaws. Gill opening 16% head length. Pectoral fin with 21-22 rays, notch rays rudimentary, girdle with three (2+0+1) round radials. Anus posterior to gill flap and pectoral fin base. Caudal rays seven. Pyloric caeca long, up to about 60% head length (Ref. 90026). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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