| Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| 3.4 cm SL (female) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1158 - 1230 m |
| Southwest Pacific: Northwest of New Zealand. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 43-43; Anal soft rays: -37; Vertebrae: 46-46. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 46, dorsal fin rays 43; A approx. 37; small mouth with upper jaw ca. 26% HL, its angle 70-80°; mandibular teeth small, simple sharp canines; premaxillary teeth tiny, irregularly arranged, near symphysis only; opercular flap small, gill opening short; body not humpbacked, spine straight (Ref. 92437). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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