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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Toothless snailfish

Paraliparis paucidens Stein, 1978
Max Length
16.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
1536–2275 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Toothless snailfish (Paraliparis paucidens) 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 16.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 1536 and 2275 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Paraliparis paucidens
Authority
Stein, 1978
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
16.4 cm
Depth Range
1536–2275 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Toothless snailfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Toothless snailfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1536 - 2275 m . Deep-water Northeast Pacific: British Columbia, Canada (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
16.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Stein, 1978

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English toothless snailfish
🌍CES terčovka kanadská
🇫🇷French limace édentée

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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