Paraliparis exilis Stein, 2012

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  12.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1086 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: known only from the holotype, taken on the southeast Chatham slope off New Zealand.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 60-60; Anal soft rays: 54-54; Vertebrae: 66-66. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 66, dorsal fin rays 60, anal fin rays 54, caudal fin rays 8, pectoral fin rays ca. 20; teeth as broad bands of 28-30, obliquely curved rows, nowhere uniserial; on premaxilla shouldered, on mandible, simple canines; chin pores paired, very closely set with a possible tissue fold anteriorly but not in a pit; gill opening completely above pectoral fin, short, about 16% HL; pectoral radials 4 (3+1); scapula and R1, R3 clearly notched; snout to anus distance short, 14% SL, about 70 % HL; anus to anal fin distance less than 120% HL (Ref. 92437).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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