| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
3.72 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 500 - 674 m |
| Distribution: |
North Western Atlantic: off Cape Hatteras. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 42-44; Anal soft rays: 33-35; Vertebrae: 47-47. The juvenile holotype of this species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 47; dorsal-fin rays 42-44; no coronal pore; vertical mouth, symphysis of upper jaw above level of eye; body not humpbacked; vertebral column not curved behind cranium; enlarged gill cavity; anus on vertical behind head; notched pectoral fin, rays 8+2+5-6; eye 17-19% HL (Ref. 53592). |
| Biology: |
The species possess a very large superior mouth with vertical jaws, eyes located close to the dorsal contour of the head and oriented to look forward and up, and a straight body, suggesting an adaptation to feeding on detritus and animals (such as copepods) above it in the water column (Ref. 53592). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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