Careproctus Spinulosus
📖 Overview
Careproctus Spinulosus (Careproctus spinulosus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 500 and 1200 metres. 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): 50 - 52; Anal soft rays: 43 - 48; Vertebrae: 55 - 58. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: vertebrae 55-58; D 50-52; A 43-48; pectoral-fin rays 31-36; pectoral fin deeply notched, lower lobe long, same length as or slightly longer than upper lobe, extending to two-thirds between anus and anal fin origin; pelvic disk rounded and greatly reduced; cephalic pores 2-6-7-2, chin pores paired in separate pits; gill slit large, extending ventrally to pectoral-fin rays 6-11; teeth simple, shouldered or weakly trilobed; anus located below posterior rim of orbit; peritoneum and stomach black .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Careproctus Spinulosus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 500 - 1200 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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