Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
Max. size: |
24 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 800 - 1100 m |
Distribution: |
Southern Ocean: Cosmonaut Sea, east slope of the Gunnerus Ridge, East Antarctica. Also Weddell Sea (Ref. 30823). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
One of the most brightly colored liparidids known. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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