Careproctus Bowersianus
📖 Overview
Careproctus Bowersianus (Careproctus bowersianus) 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 15.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 629 and 800 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 51 - 54; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 46 - 48; Vertebrae: 57 - 59. Pectoral fin shallowly notched; caudal fin round, relatively stiff, continuous with vertical fins for two-fifths its length . Body uniformly red; eyes silvery; pupil black .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Careproctus Bowersianus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Careproctus Bowersianus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Careproctus Bowersianus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 629 - 800 m . Deep-water Northeast Pacific: Bering and Okhotsk seas.
🌿 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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