| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
15.1 cm TL (male/unsexed); 14.9 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 2196 - 3055 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 68-69. This species is distinguished by the following characters: total vertebrae 68-69; pectoral-fin rays 20-21, no rudimentary rays; 7 caudal-fin rays; radials 2+0+1; chin pores almost touching, in a deep transversely oval pigmented pit appearing to be a pore, with a pair of rudimentary pores symmetrically located immediately posterior to the pit; short head short, about 16% SL; upper jaw about half its head length (HL); teeth simple canines forming moderately wide bands; snout about a quarter HL (Ref. 95901). |
| Biology: |
The holotype apparently has ripe eggs up to 4.2 mm in diameter (Ref. 95901). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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