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Careproctus paxtoni Stein, Chernova & Andriashev, 2001 Blunt-tooth snailfish |
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photo by
Graham, K. |
| Family: | Liparidae (Snailfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 14.4 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1061 - 1134 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: off New South Wales, Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 53-54; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 46-47; Vertebrae: 58-59. Caudal-fin rays 10-11; 4 notched pectoral radials, with three interradial fenestrae; pectoral fin notch shallow but distinct; pleural ribs present; hypural plate single, unslit; teeth shouldered, tricuspid, not sharp; two suprabranchial pores present; gill opening entirely above pectoral-fin base; ventral disk very small; peritoneum black, stomach pale to dusky (Ref. 42734). | |||
| Biology: | Found on the continental slope. Benthic (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||