Long-tailed snailfsh
📖 Overview
Long-tailed snailfsh (Paraliparis ruficometes) 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 8 cm. It occurs at depths between 1460 and 2070 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 53 - 59; Anal soft rays: 48 - 52; Vertebrae: 61 - 64. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: total vertebrae 61-64; dorsal-fin rays 53-59; anal-fin rays 48-52; pectoral-fin rays 20-25, lower part of each ray completely free; principal caudal-fin rays 6, dorsalmost elongate, about 2 or 3 times length of other rays; both jaws with simple teeth; gill slit 5.9-10.0% SL, extending in front of 9th-13th pectoral-fin ray base; pectoral proximal radials 4 (all unnotched); when alive, colour of body and fins orange red; mouth, gill cavity, eye, peritoneum and stomach black; pyloric caeca yellowish-white .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Long-tailed snailfsh is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Long-tailed snailfsh is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Long-tailed snailfsh is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1460 - 2070 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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