Kelp snailfish
📖 Overview
Commonly lives in large clusters of kelp . It prefers bottom types like pebbles, stones or boulders, mud and sand . Benthic species. Feeds on crustaceans ; especially amphipods .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Kelp snailfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kelp snailfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Kelp snailfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Kelp snailfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 0 - 620 m , usually 0 - 100 m . Polar; 84°N - 51°N, 180°W - 180°E Northwest Atlantic: Bering Strait to Labrador in Canada.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liparis arctica | Gill | 1864 | Synonym |
| Liparis herschelinus | Scofield | 1898 | Synonym |
| Liparis steineni | Fischer | 1885 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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