Paraliparis Tangaroa
📖 Overview
Paraliparis Tangaroa (Paraliparis tangaroa) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. It occurs at depths between 966 and 1153 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Teeth uniserial for more than posterior half of premaxilla, and almost all of mandible. V 14+?, P 20, C ? Dorsal fin with two rayless anterior pterygiophores, the first between V 4–5, first ray between V 6–7. Chin pores unusually closely paired, their distance about 1% HL; anterior crescent-shaped tissue fold possibly present. Predorsal length about 124% HL. Pectoral fin notch rays rudimentary. Radials 4 (1+1+1+1). Subdermal gelatinous tissue not well developed. Body color white .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paraliparis Tangaroa is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 966 - 1153 m . Polar known only from a single specimen collected on Iselin Seamount in the Ross Sea at 966–1153 m depth.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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