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Paraliparis em Gerringer, 2025 The sleek snailfish |
| Family: | Liparidae (Snailfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 11.1 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 4115 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 70-70; Anal soft rays: 66-66; Vertebrae: 74-74. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: five branchiostegal rays; one pectoral fin radial, three widely spaced pectoral-notch rays (17 total); prominently angled jaw; narrow and elongate body; anteriorly positioned anus; and high number of vertebrae (about 74), dorsal-fin rays (about 70), and anal-fin rays (about 66). (Ref. 137874). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||