European dwarf snailfish
📖 Overview
European dwarf snailfish (Psednos christinae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Liparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. It occurs at depths between 1000 and 1500 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 41; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 35; Vertebrae: 47. No coronal pore, preoperculo-mandibular pores 7, short head (24-25% SL), small gill slit (20.4-21.5% HL) that is low (end of operculum below level of eye), opercular flap small, triangular; pectoral fin long (66% HL) with 1 notch ray and uppermost ray level with posterior end of mouth cleft .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for European dwarf snailfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1000 - 1500 m . Deep-water Northeast Atlantic: east slope of northernmost part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and from the west of Ireland.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | European dwarf snailfish |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | euroopanlipari |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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