Kido's snailfish
📖 Overview
Kido's snailfish (Careproctus kidoi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 952 and 1487 metres. 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): 54 - 60; Anal soft rays: 50 - 54; Vertebrae: 61 - 64. Distinguished from other species of Careproctus from the North Atlantic and Arctic by the following combination of characters: pectoral fin, dorsal fin and anal fin number of rays; number of vertebrae; sucking disc oval, 4.2-6.6% SL; teeth simple; pyloric coeca 3-12; head pore formula 2-6-7-1; color light to dark brown, stomach dusky to dark brown, peritoneum black .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kido's snailfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 952 - 1487 m . Polar; 75°N - 66°N, 59°W - 71°W Northwest Atlantic: Baffin Bay, Greenland.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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