Large-eyed tadpole
📖 Overview
Large-eyed tadpole (Careproctus macrophthalmus) 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 10.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 260 and 275 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): 53 - 56; Anal soft rays: 48 - 51; Vertebrae: 59 - 62. Diagnosis: Long-finned, slit-eyed careproct with slanted mouth and silvery belly and peritoneum; body low, cylindrical, its greatest body depth 93% head length (HL); head wide and flattened, its width almost equal to greatest depth; upper ray of pectoral found at the level of lower edge of eye, base of lower ray at the vertical of anterior third of eye; eye large (27% HL); teeth similar in size; gill slit against eye 0.9 of its diameter; disc, 24% HL .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Large-eyed tadpole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Large-eyed tadpole is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
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🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 260 - 275 m . Temperate Northeast Atlantic: Russia, Barents Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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