Paraliparis Freeborni
📖 Overview
Paraliparis Freeborni (Paraliparis freeborni) 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 11.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 62; Anal soft rays: 52; Vertebrae: 66. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 66, dorsal fin rays 62, anal fin rays 52, caudal fin rays 6, pectoral fin rays 20; teeth as wide bands of 17-18 obliquely curved rows of up to 12 small teeth each; small chin pores, very close together, not in a pit; 2 pectoral radials (2+0+0), unnotched; snout to anus about 19% SL, anus below anterior of opercular blade and upper notch rays; predorsal length 21% SL; upper pectoral fin lobe short, 71% HL or longer .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paraliparis Freeborni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 1218 m . Deep-water Southwest Pacific: known only from the holotype, taken on the Chatham Rise off New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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