Paraliparis Pectoralis
📖 Overview
Paraliparis Pectoralis (Paraliparis pectoralis) 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 21.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 681 and 1636 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 55 - 59; Anal soft rays: 49 - 52; Vertebrae: 61 - 66. Body tapered posteriorly. Head stout and wide. Nostril with raised rim on a level with pupil. Snout high and broadly rounded . Teeth, simple and pointed; horizontal mouth; 2 superbranchial pores. Pale stomach .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paraliparis Pectoralis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Paraliparis Pectoralis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Paraliparis Pectoralis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 681 - 1636 m . Deep-water North Pacific: off Oregon, central Bering Sea, and off Okhotsk coast of Hokkaido.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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