Osteodiscus lindbergi
Osteodiscus lindbergi Chernova & Thiel, 2025

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  9.26 cm SL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 3306 - 3348 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Russia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 51-51; Anal soft rays: 42-42; Vertebrae: 53-53. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: reduced pelvic disk soft tissues; vertebrae 53, D 51, A 42; pectoral fin with 20-22 rays, notched; lower fin-lobe shorter than upper lobe; mouth horizontal; cephalic pores 2-6-7-1; absence of pyloric caeca; absence of prickles on skin; skin on head and body (where present) dark brown; peritoneum and branchial cavity black (Ref. 133095).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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