Careproctus discoveryae Duhamel & King, 2007

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  6.99 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 4270 m
Distribution:  Indian Ocean, Antarctic: Crozet Islands.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 41-41; Anal soft rays: 35-35; Vertebrae: 45-45. This species is distinguished from its congeners in having the following characters: 22 pectoral fin rays, probably 5 caudal fin rays; 45 median vertebrae; the gill opening reaching the base of the first pectoral fin ray; opercular flap extending behind the pectoral base; head 25.2% SL, pre anal 37.8%; dark peritoneum (Ref. 75876).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans: 


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