Paraliparis Bathypelagicus
📖 Overview
Paraliparis Bathypelagicus (Paraliparis bathypelagicus), first described by Chernova & Desmet, 2026 is a small fish in the family Liparidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 11.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 61; Anal soft rays: 57; Vertebrae: 68. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 68; D 61, A 57, caudal-fin rays 6, pectoral-fin rays 1; absence of pyloric caeca; teeth multi-row; opercular lobe triangular; gill slit reaching to the level of upper pectoral ray; head compressed; body depth at occiput 17.5% SL, depth above anal-fin origin 10.3% SL; posterior part tapering strongly towards end; eye diameter slightly larger than snout length; distance from chin to anus slightly less than length from anus to analfin origin (74% and 95% HL). Colouration: dorsal side of head and body pale, underside of head; belly black, tail blackish; mouth and peritoneum inky black .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paraliparis Bathypelagicus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 1470 m . Deep-water Southwest Atlantic: Islas Malvinas.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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