Paraliparis pearcyi Stein, 2012

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  11.7 cm SL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1050 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Chatham Rise, east of New Zealand.
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 67-67. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 67, pectoral fin rays 20, no rudimentary rays, caudal fin rays 8; radials 3+0; gill opening above pectoral fin; mandible-anus 13% SL, 72% HL, preanal fin 38% SL, anus-anal fin 28% SL, 156% HL, chin pores widely separated, not in a pit (Ref. 92437).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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