Biglip snailfish
📖 Overview
Biglip snailfish (Paraliparis labiatus) 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 15 cm. 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): 59; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 53; Vertebrae: 66. Caudal-fin rays 8; pectoral girdle with 4 round radials; lateral profile of chin right-angled; chin with thick gelatinous layer, pores protected by anterior skin fold; upper lip wide posteriorly, entirely covering lower lip fold; eye comparatively small, 21% HL, interorbital broad, 44%; lower end of gill opening and uppermost pectoral ray level with lower margin of eye; pectoral rudimentary rays absent; HL 19.3% SL; preanal 35% SL; vertical fins overlapping caudal fin slightly more than half; females with prominent genital papilla; color dark blackish-brown, peritoneum black, tongue grey-dotted .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Biglip snailfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 1000 m . Deep-water west coast of Tasmania, Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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