Psednos rossi

Psednos rossi, Bigmouth Snailfish. Source: Chernova & Stein 2004.
Psednos rossi, Bigmouth Snailfish. Source: Chernova & Stein 2004.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
LiparidaePsednos rossiChernova & Stein2004Bigmouth Snailfish

Psednos rossi

Unique Characteristics: Infraorbital canal of the cephalosensory system interrupted behind the eye. Dorsal-fin rays 42-44, coronal pore absent. Mouth vertical, with jaws at 90° to horizontal; symphysis of upper jaw above level of eye. Body not humpbacked, dorsal contour of back almost straight; spine horizontal, its anterior end not dorsally curved; vertebral column not curved behind cranium. Gill cavity enlarged. Anus on vertical behind head. Pectoral fin notched, rays 8+2+5-6. Eye 17-19% head length. Occiput not swollen (Chernova and Steina 2004).

Similar Species: None

Reference:

Chernova, N.V. and D.L. Stein. 2004. A remarkable new species of Psednos (Teleostei: Liparidae) from the western North Atlantic Ocean. Fishery Bulletin, 102 (2): 245-250.