Paraliparis Posteroporus
📖 Overview
Paraliparis Posteroporus (Paraliparis posteroporus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 24 cm. It occurs at depths between 1431 and 1658 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
V 69, D 60, A 54, P 20, notch rays long, some rudimentary. Mandibular pores set well back from symphysis and edges of lower jaw, chin pore pair not in a pit, close together, posterior to symphyseal knob of lower jaw. Teeth almost entirely uniserial except near symphysis. Pectoral fin lower lobe much longer than upper lobe. Radials 4, round, R2 and R3 notched opposite to each other, other radials unnotched. Scapular helve absent, coracoid with deep basal notch. .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paraliparis Posteroporus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Paraliparis Posteroporus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Paraliparis Posteroporus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1431 - 1658 m . Polar northwest edge of Mawson Bank (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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