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Psednos longiventris Stein, 2012 |
| Family: | Liparidae (Snailfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.7 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 1058 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: north central Chatham Rise off New Zealand. | |||
| Diagnosis: | This species is distinguished by having the following characters: long abdomen, distance from mandible to end of abdominal cavity about 187% HL; angle of mouth 60°; teeth lanceolate, sharp; premaxillary symphyseal gap absent, mandibular symphyseal gap narrow; no coronal pore; pectoral fin rays 16 (7+4+5); radials 4 (1+1+1+1), R1, R2 notched; stomach black, intestine creamy white (Ref. 92437). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||