Marginate snailfish
📖 Overview
Marginate snailfish (Careproctus aureomarginatus) 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 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 48; Anal soft rays: 43; Vertebrae: 54. Peritoneum dark brown. Caudal rays 12. The basal cartilaginous plate of the pectoral girdle includes 4, rounded (without notches), uniformly arranged radials; the lowermost of these is not separated from the third. Two pairs of small pleural ribs. Hypural plate with longitudinal fissure. Snout with a thick, deep fold above the upper lip. Gill opening above pectoral fin base. Supraorbital pores 2. Anterior mandibular pores close to each other. Head 32.1% SL; anteanal distance 40.5% SL .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Marginate snailfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Marginate snailfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Marginate snailfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 1665 m . Deep-water Southwest Atlantic: off the Falkland Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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