Paraliparis Rossi
📖 Overview
Paraliparis Rossi (Paraliparis rossi) 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 11 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 49 - 50; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 44; Vertebrae: 54 - 56. Vertebrae 54-56, dorsal 49-50, pectorals 20-22, caudal 9. Teeth spear-shaped. Symphyseal pores not closely set. Gill opening reaching in front of pectoral ray 2-3. Head 25.5-28% SL, preanal 34.5-35.5% SL. Eye 19-22% HL. Interorbital wide, 54-63% HL. Mouth horizontal, subterminal. Cephalic pores small. Body uniformly pale (pink in life), inside of upper lip pigmented. Peritoneum and gill cavity black, stomach pale .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paraliparis Rossi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Paraliparis Rossi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Paraliparis Rossi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 466 m . Deep-water southwest of the Mawson Bank, Antarctica, Ross Sea.
🌿 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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