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Careproctus atrans Andriashev, 1991 |
| Family: | Liparidae (Snailfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1300 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Atlantic: northward of the Falkland Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 44-44; Anal soft rays: 38-38; Vertebrae: 47-47. Anterior part of the body is dark brown to black; caudal region light brown; peritoneum black; stomach white. Caudal 8. Rad. Pectoral 4, rounded, without notches. Two pairs of small pleural ribs. Hypural plate divided by a cleft. Head 26.3% SL; anteanal distance 38.6% SL (Ref. 41400). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||