Phantom snailfish
📖 Overview
Phantom snailfish (Paraliparis melanobranchus) 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 7.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 805 and 1554 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Phantom snailfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Phantom snailfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 805 - 1554 m . Deep-water North Pacific: Okhotsk Sea off Cape Terpeniya, British Columbia, and possibly Oregon (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Phantom snailfish |
| 🌍CES | terčovka načernalá |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Tobiinkiuo · トビインキウオ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Черножаберный паралипарис |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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