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Paraliparis bathypelagicus Chernova & Desmet, 2026 |
| Family: | Liparidae (Snailfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 11 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1470 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Atlantic: Islas Malvinas. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 61-61; Anal soft rays: 57-57; Vertebrae: 68-68. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 68; D 61, A 57, caudal-fin rays 6, pectoral-fin rays 1; absence of pyloric caeca; teeth multi-row; opercular lobe triangular; gill slit reaching to the level of upper pectoral ray; head compressed; body depth at occiput 17.5% SL, depth above anal-fin origin 10.3% SL; posterior part tapering strongly towards end; eye diameter slightly larger than snout length; distance from chin to anus slightly less than length from anus to analfin origin (74% and 95% HL). Colouration: dorsal side of head and body pale, underside of head; belly black, tail blackish; mouth and peritoneum inky black (Ref. 138648). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||