Fish > Liparidae & Snailfishes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Tanaka’s SnailfishScientific Name: Liparis tanakaeCategory: FishSubcategory: Liparidae & SnailfishesSize: Total length: 14–19 in (35–48 cm); record specimens reach 20 in (50 cm)Weight: 2.2–4.5 lb (1.0–2.0 kg)Lifespan: Estimated 4–6...
Fish > Liparidae & Snailfishes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Salmon SnailfishScientific Name: Careproctus rastrinusCategory: FishSubcategory: Liparidae & SnailfishesSize: Total length: 12–16 in (30–40 cm); plump, tadpole-shaped profileWeight: 1.5–3.5 lb (0.7–1.6 kg); soft, gelatinous...
Fish > Liparidae & Snailfishes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Translucent SnailfishScientific Name: Careproctus pellucidusCategory: FishSubcategory: Liparidae & SnailfishesSize: Total length: 4.5–7.5 in (11–19 cm)Weight: 1.5–4.0 oz (40–115 g)Lifespan: 4–8 years in cold bathyal depthsDiet: Carnivore /...
Fish > Liparidae & Snailfishes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Belyaev’s SnailfishScientific Name: Pseudoliparis belyaeviCategory: FishSubcategory: Liparidae & SnailfishesSize: Total length: 6.0–9.5 in (15–24 cm); Tadpole-like hadal zone fishWeight: 2.0–5.5 oz (55–160 g); Gelatinous deep-sea...
