Paraliparis Orbitalis
📖 Overview
Paraliparis Orbitalis (Paraliparis orbitalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 1110 and 1210 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
V 65 (9+56). Lower jaw included. Teeth stout, simple canines forming wide bands anteriorly in both jaws, symphyseal gaps absent. Pectoral fin rays 22-24, caudal 9 (4/5), radials 4 (3+1), scapula and coracoid with well-developed helves. Snout-anus distance 20% (about equal to HL), anus-anal fin 18% SL; snout short ~20% head length, eye 33, orbit 38% HL. Black pigment on body visible under, above and below pale gill flap. .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paraliparis Orbitalis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Paraliparis Orbitalis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Paraliparis Orbitalis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1110 - 1210 m . Polar known only from the type, collected at 1110–1210 m off Cape Adare, Ross Sea, Antarctica (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet — be the first to log one!
View all observations for Paraliparis Orbitalis ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.