The sleek snailfish
📖 Overview
The sleek snailfish (Paraliparis em) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 70; Anal soft rays: 66; Vertebrae: 74. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: five branchiostegal rays; one pectoral fin radial, three widely spaced pectoral-notch rays (17 total); prominently angled jaw; narrow and elongate body; anteriorly positioned anus; and high number of vertebrae (about 74), dorsal-fin rays (about 70), and anal-fin rays (about 66). .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for The sleek snailfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 4115 m . Temperate Central Pacific: USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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