Careproctus longibarbatus
Careproctus longibarbatus Kai, Pitruk & Tashiro, 2024

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  23 cm SL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 237 - 1020 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 56-60; Anal soft rays: 50-54; Vertebrae: 61-66. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: vertebrae 61-66; D 56-60; A 50-54; pectoral-fin rays 28-34; pectoral fin with distinct (deep) notch, lower lobe moderately elongate, slightly shorter than upper lobe, extending to below gill opening; pelvic disk rounded and greatly reduced; cephalic pores 2-6-7-2, chin pores paired in separate pits; gill slit large, extending ventrally to pectoral-fin rays 12-19; teeth simple or slightly shouldered; anus located below posterior rim of orbit; peritoneum dark brown, stomach black (Ref. 133142).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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