Alaska snailfish
📖 Overview
Alaska snailfish (Careproctus colletti), first described by Gilbert, 1896 is a large fish in the family Liparidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 44.00 cm in maximum length and up to 1.200 kg. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 6 years. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 64 to 1350 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 51 - 58; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 47 - 52; Vertebrae: 59 - 65. Teeth lanceolate; outer teeth about equal to inner teeth in length; length of lower pectoral fin lobe contained 0.8 to 1.2 times in head length; disk length 15.0 to 27.6% of head length . Body reddish black; vertical fins black; peritoneum black; stomach pale .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Alaska snailfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 64 - 1350 m , usually 400 - 600 m . Deep-water North Pacific: Sea of Japan and Sea of Okhotsk to the Gulf of Alaska.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Careproctus cryptacanthoides | Krasyukova | 1984 | Synonym |
| Careproctus entargyreus | Gilbert & Burke | 1912 | Synonym |
| Careproctus entomelas | Gilbert & Burke | 1912 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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