Paraliparis orbitalis Stein, 2012

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  21.5 cm TL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1110 - 1210 m
Distribution:  Southern Ocean: known only from the type, collected at 1110–1210 m off Cape Adare, Ross Sea, Antarctica (Ref. 90026).
Diagnosis:  V 65 (9+56). Lower jaw included. Teeth stout, simple canines forming wide bands anteriorly in both jaws, symphyseal gaps absent. Pectoral fin rays 22-24, caudal 9 (4/5), radials 4 (3+1), scapula and coracoid with well-developed helves. Snout-anus distance 20% (about equal to HL), anus-anal fin 18% SL; snout short ~20% head length, eye 33, orbit 38% HL. Black pigment on body visible under, above and below pale gill flap. (Ref. 90026).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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