Slimy snailfish
📖 Overview
Slimy snailfish (Liparis mucosus) 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 13 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 15 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28 - 30; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 22 - 24. Dorsal fin with 2 parts, the first short, low and rounded, the second with longer rays that almost reach the caudal. Caudal narrow with rounded end. Ventral lobe of pectorals with thick exserted longer rays.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slimy snailfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 15 m . Subtropical Northeast Pacific: Sitka, Alaska to southern British Columbia, Canada and to Baja California, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | slimy snailfish |
| 🌍CES | terčovka oslizlá |
| 🇫🇷French | limace visqueuse |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Слизистый липарис |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | baboso mucoso |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neoliparis mucosus | Ayres | 1855 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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