Sargasso dwarf snailfish
📖 Overview
Sargasso dwarf snailfish (Psednos sargassicus) 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 0 and 1050 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 37; Vertebrae: 42. Coronal pore present, infraorbital 5(5+0), temporal 1+1, head 25% SL, eye small (15.3% HL), gill slit located high (dorsal end about level with eye center), preanal short (38.5% SL), pectoral fin with 1 notch ray; caudal part of body pale, head, belly and margins of vertical fins brown .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sargasso dwarf snailfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 1050 m . Deep-water Northeast Atlantic: northern Sargasso Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Sargasso dwarf snailfish |
| 🌍CES | terčovka sargasová |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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