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Paraliparis plicatus Stein, 2012 |
| Family: | Liparidae (Snailfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 28.6 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1431 - 1658 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southern Ocean: known only from the type, collected between 1431–1658 m on the northwest edge of Mawson Bank (Ref. 90026). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Chin pores closely paired with an anterior crescent-shaped tissue fold. Teeth uniserial in premaxilla except near symphysis, where irregularly bi-or tri-serial for 9-10 teeth; mandibular teeth uniserial, gradually smaller anteriorly. V 66, P 21, C 7. Radials 4 (3+1), unnotched; scapula with strong helve, coracoid with a narrow dorsal slit. HL 16% SL, upper jaw about 36, anus-anal fin origin 177, chin pore interspace 2-3% HL. Body color purplish (Ref. 90026). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||