Paraliparis Alius
📖 Overview
Paraliparis Alius (Paraliparis alius), first described by Stein, 2012 is a medium-sized fish in the family Liparidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 33.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1225 to 1332 metres. It occurs in Polar waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
V 71, A 57, C 6, P 20, radials 4 (3+1). Pectoral fin notch rays rudimentary. Teeth mostly uniserial, eye 22% HL, interorbital about 40% HL, 6% SL. Gill opening 14% HL, 2% SL. Opercular flap present, small, triangular. Dorsal fin insertion between V 6–7. Preanal fin length 46% SL, lower pectoral lobe distance 16% HL. Longest pyloric caeca flattened, thin-walled, 60% HL or longer. Body color pale purplish, mouth pale dusky .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paraliparis Alius is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1225 - 1332 m . Polar known only from the holotype, collected SW of Iselin Seamount at depths of 1225–1332m (Ref.
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📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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