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Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Etymology: Paraliparis: Greek, para = the side of + Greek, liparis = fat (Ref. 45335); devriesi: Named for A.L. DeVries.
Eponymy: Dr Arthur L DeVries (d: 1938) was Professor of Animal Biology at the University of Illinois 1976–2011) and is now Professor Emeritus. [...] (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
More on author: Andriashev.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 500 - 800 m (Ref. 30823). Deep-water; 77°S - 78°S
Southern Ocean: Antarctica, Ross Sea.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 19.5 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5071); 17.5 cm SL (female)
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Andriashev, A.P., 1982. A review of the genus Paraliparis (Liparidae) from the East Antarctic. J. Ichthyol. 22(4):1-12. (Ref. 5071)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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