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Lycenchelys cyanosoma Prokofiev,Kobyliansky & Orlov, 2026 |
| Family: | Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 370 - 375 m | |||
| Distribution: | Antarctic: South Orkney Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 71-71; Anal soft rays: 54-54; Vertebrae: 76-76. This species is distinguished from all its congeners by the following characters: lowest total vertebral count 76; D 71; A 54; body fully scaled except for the predorsal area, but vertical fins completely scaleless; no oral valve, pseudobranchs and pyloric caeca; upper lip with a pronounced flange; periproct surrounded by peculiar tentacle-like processes; unusual bluish coloration with blackish head (Ref. 138650). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||