Paraliparis atrolabiatus Stein, Chernova & Andriashev, 2001
Darklip snailfish
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 Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
 Max. size:  11.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range 1120 - 1220 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: west coast of Tasmania, Australia.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 60-60; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 55-55; Vertebrae: 68-68. Caudal-fin rays 8; 2 pectoral radials; chin pore interspace equals twice their diameter; common skin fold present anteriorly; gill opening short, lower end horizontal with eye centre; pectoral fin 16+2+3, short, only posterior part of upper and lower lobes protruding from skin; notch shallow; anus below first third of postorbital space; HL 19.3% SL; nephrohaemal canal present; body and head light brown, peritoneum black, mouth dark grey, tongue black-dotted (Ref. 42734).
 Biology:  Found on the continental slope. Benthic (Ref. 75154).
 IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 14.07.02
 Modified by: OrtaƱez, Auda Kareen - 13.11.08

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