Longeared snailfish
📖 Overview
Longeared snailfish (Paraliparis operculosus), first described by Andriashev, 1979 is a small fish in the family Liparidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 12.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 380 to 1010 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 53 - 58; Anal soft rays: 48 - 53; Vertebrae: 59 - 64. This species is characterized by the following: broad head; ventral and transverse mouth; smaller chin pores than mandibular pores and markedly approximated; opercular opening do not extend below 2nd and 3rd pectoral-fin rays; operculum about 1/3 HL; very large opercular lobe, extending far past of pectoral; rays of pectoral fin evenly decreasing in length without forming marked notch. Colour of peritoneum black, stomach dark brown to black .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longeared snailfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 380 - 1010 m , usually 600 - 700 m . Deep-water; 48°S - 52°S Southern Ocean: Kerguelen, Skif Seamount (SW of Kerguelen) and off Heard Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | terčovka ostrovní |
| 🇫🇷French | Limace à large ouie |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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