Knipowitsch's tadpole
📖 Overview
Knipowitsch's tadpole (Careproctus knipowitschi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic, deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 57; Anal soft rays: 51; Vertebrae: 63. Diagnosis: Long-finned, slit-eyed careproct with horizontal mouth and not silvery in coloration; head deep, abruptly obliquely cuts downwards immediately in front of eye; mouth slit reaches vertical of eye center; gill opening twice as large as eye; opercular lobe auricular; teeth similar in size; interorbital space 56% HL; vent opens at vertical of posterior edge of the eye; caudal fin slightly emarginated; greatest body depth 103% HL; eye 19% HL; disc 20% HL .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Knipowitsch's tadpole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 298 m . Deep-water Northeast Atlantic: Barents Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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