Sea tadpole
📖 Overview
On muddy bottoms . Maximum depth reported at 1750 m )Ref. 58426). Epibenthic . Feeds on benthic and pelagic crustaceans and fishes . Female lays about 300 eggs with a diameter of 4.5 mm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 53 - 57; Anal soft rays: 47 - 51; Vertebrae: 59 - 63. Pores 2-6-7-2; post orbital pore absent, 2 suprabranchial pores, chin pores somewhat drawn together; teeth simple; lower lobe of pectoral fin longer by 1.3-2.4 times that in upper lobe; pocket-like skin fold in front of symphysis of pectoral present; anteanal distance 53%SL, pyriform disk; large gill slit reaching below the base of the lower lobe of the pectoral fin; coloration in pink present in living specimens and peritoneum without black pigmentation . Suction disc small, almost equal to diameter of the eye. One nostril on each side of the mouth .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sea tadpole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 75 - 1750 m . Deep-water; 81°N - 45°N, 61°W - 140°E foundland and Labrador (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
benthic and pelagic crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Careproctus fulvus | Chernova | 2014 | Synonym |
| Careproctus reinhardi | Krøyer | 1862 | Synonym |
| Liparis reinhardi | Krøyer | 1862 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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