Obscurae snailfish
📖 Overview
Obscurae snailfish (Elassodiscus obscurus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 28.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 161 and 1773 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 69 - 73; Anal soft rays: 63 - 68; Vertebrae: 72 - 80. Two suprabranchial pores. Teeth simple, long, slightly convex rearward. Lower lobe of the pectoral fin long, contained 3-3.5 times in SL. Pectoral fin with a large notch; upper lobe is short, and does not reach to the origin of the anal fin. The rays of the lower lobe are approximately twice as long as those of the upper, reaching origin of the anal fin.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Obscurae snailfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Obscurae snailfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Obscurae snailfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 161 - 1773 m , usually 600 - 1290 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: Sea of Okhotsk, northern Kuril Islands, southeastern Kamchatka.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Obscurae snailfish |
| 🌍CES | terčice temná |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Ukikusauo · ウキクサウオ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Длинноперый (темный) элассодиск |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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