Smallfin snailfish
📖 Overview
Smallfin snailfish (Careproctus oregonensis), first described by Stein, 1978 is a medium-sized fish in the family Liparidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 15.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1900 to 2818 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
Physical description for Smallfin snailfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smallfin snailfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1900 - 2818 m . Deep-water Northeast Pacific: British Columbia, Canada (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | smallfin snailfish |
| 🌍CES | terčovník oregonský |
| 🇫🇷French | limace à petites nageoires |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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