Paraliparis Megalopus
📖 Overview
Paraliparis Megalopus (Paraliparis megalopus) 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 13.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 2830 and 3585 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Paraliparis Megalopus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paraliparis Megalopus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Paraliparis Megalopus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Paraliparis Megalopus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 2830 - 3585 m . Deep-water Northeast Pacific: known only from Cascadia and Tufts abyssal plains off Oregon, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | terčovka cascadianská |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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