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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Polar

Comic snailfish

Careproctus comus Orr & Maslenikov, 2007
Max Length
9.9 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
189–400 m
Climate
Polar
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Comic snailfish (Careproctus comus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 189 and 400 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Careproctus comus
Authority
Orr & Maslenikov, 2007
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Polar
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
9.9 cm
Depth Range
189–400 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 50 - 56; Anal soft rays: 44 - 50; Vertebrae: 54 - 62. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Comic snailfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Comic snailfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Comic snailfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 189 - 400 m . Polar; 55°N - 51°N, 170°E - 165°W Northeast Pacific: Aleutian Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00447 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
9.9cm
Dorsal Rays
53
Anal Rays
47
Vertebrae
58

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Polar
Described By
Orr & Maslenikov, 2007

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