Paraliparis em
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).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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