Eknomoliparis chirichignoae

(Eknomoliparis chirichignoae)

Description

Eknomoliparis chirichignoae is a species of snailfish native to the southeastern Pacific Ocean off the coast of Chile where it occurs at depths of from 730 to 920 metres (2,400 to 3,020 ft). This species is the only known member of its genus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Scorpaeniformes
Family:Liparidae
Genus:Eknomoliparis
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