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Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Etymology: Paraliparis: Greek, para = the side of + Greek, liparis = fat (Ref. 45335); abyssorum: The species name is related to the abyssal depth where P. abyssorum inhabits.
More on authors: Andriashev & Chernova.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 3715 m (Ref. 27679). Deep-water
Northeast Atlantic: southwest of Ireland,
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 11.3 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 27679)
Short description
Identification keys | Morphology | Morphometrics
Dorsal soft rays (total): 57; Anal soft rays: 52. Mouth terminal, small, the corner of the which is under the anterior edge of the eye. Teeth simple. Body coloration is light chocolate. The peritoneum is black (Ref. 27679).
Body shape (shape guide): elongated.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Andriashev, A.P. and N.V. Chernova, 1997. Two new species of liparid fishes (Liparidae, Scorpaeniformes) from the abyssal part of the eastern North Atlantic. J. Ichthyol. 37(7):479-484. (Ref. 27679)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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