Paraliparis Magnoculus
📖 Overview
Paraliparis Magnoculus (Paraliparis magnoculus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. It occurs at depths between 950 and 1413 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Snout short, blunt, 19–25% HL, orbit exceptionally large, 36–39% HL, aAf 113% HL. Pectoral fin rays 23–24. Teeth simple, blunt canines, forming bands about four teeth wide. Four large pectoral radials (1+1+1+1), fin almost unnotched, upper ray about horizontal with oral cleft. Haemal spines of posterior four or five abdominal vertebrae present, gradually lengthening posteriorly .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paraliparis Magnoculus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 950 - 1413 m . Polar southeast of Iselin Bank at 1368 m, and from Scott Canyon at 950–1413 m (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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