Coalskin snailfish

📖 Overview

Coalskin snailfish (Paraliparis anthracinus) 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 13.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 1024 and 1080 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 60; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 55; Vertebrae: 68. Caudal-fin rays 8; 4 rounded pectoral radials; snout short, 27.8% HL; mouth horizontal, subterminal, lower jaw included; subrostral fold absent; teeth simple, small; chin pores with common skin fold anteriorly, situated in a small depression undefined posteriorly; ventral end of gill opening reaching in front of 2nd pectoral rays, dorsal pectoral ray level with eye centre; distance from chin to anus long, 15% SL; anus below second third of postorbital space; preanal distance large, 38%; body black, peritoneum black .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Coalskin snailfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Coalskin snailfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Coalskin snailfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1024 - 1080 m . Deep-water west coast of Tasmania, Australia.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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