Spiny snailfish
📖 Overview
Spiny snailfish (Acantholiparis opercularis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 227 and 3610 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Spiny snailfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spiny snailfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spiny snailfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Spiny snailfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 227 - 3610 m . Deep-water; 55°N - 42°N, 157°E - 124°W North Pacific: Kamchatka to below the Gulf of Alaska and southward to central Oregon, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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