Variable-toothed snailfish
📖 Overview
Variable-toothed snailfish (Paraliparis variabilidens) 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 5.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 1462 and 1562 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 62; Anal soft rays: 57; Vertebrae: 67. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: total vertebrae 67; dorsal-fin rays 62; anal-fin rays 57; pectoral-fin rays 26 or 27; caudal-fin rays 9 (including 2 procurrent rays); pyloric caeca ca. 12; both jaws with mixed simple and trilobate teeth; eye diameter 18.1% HL; the gill slit extending ventrally in front of 2nd pectoral-fin ray base; deeply notched pectoral fin. Colour of body dusky, peritoneum black and stomach pale .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Variable-toothed snailfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1462 - 1562 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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