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Osteodiscus rhepostomias Stein, 2012 |
| Family: | Liparidae (Snailfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 2821 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: known only from the types, collected in the Bounty Trough southeast of New Zealand. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 46-47; Anal soft rays: 41-44. This species is distinguished by the following characters: mouth distinctly oblique, not horizontal; dorsal fin rays 46-47; anal fin rays 41-44; caudal fin rays 10; pectoral fin rays 24; gill opening above pectoral fin and extending ventrally in front of about 9 rays; radials apparently 2 (1+0+0+1) (Ref. 92437). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||