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Psednos steini Chernova, 2001 Stein's dwarf snailfish |
| Family: | Liparidae (Snailfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 3.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 350 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: northern part of Crozet Basin near the southwest Indian Ridge (Ref. 42989). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 36-36; Anal soft rays: 28-28; Vertebrae: 43. Coronal pore present, temporal pores 1+1, pectoral fin with 1 notch ray, eye not less than 20% HL, gill slit equal to eye and vertical, its dorsal end level with pupil; color tan (Ref. 42989). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||