Paraliparis Epacrognathus
📖 Overview
Paraliparis Epacrognathus (Paraliparis epacrognathus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 28.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 1431 and 1658 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
V 67, D 60, A 51, C 7, P 21. Lower jaw forming a sharp angle at symphysis; chin pores at symphyseal knob. Teeth primarily uniserial, irregularly biserial near symphysis. Upper and lower jaws long, 53% HL. Pectoral fin notch rays present as rudiments reduced to bases only. Radials 4 (3+1), R1 and R3 smaller than R2 and R4. Coracoid notch absent .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paraliparis Epacrognathus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1431 - 1658 m . Polar northwest edge of Mawson Bank, Ross Sea, at 1431–1658 m (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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