Tanaka’s Snailfish

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...

Döderlein’s Giant Isopod

Invertebrates > Crustaceans

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Döderlein’s Giant IsopodScientific Name: Bathynomus doederleiniiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Body length: 15–25 cm (6–10 in); Width: 5–8 cmWeight: 200–500 g (7.0–17.6 oz)Lifespan: Estimated 5–10+ years in deep-sea...

Japanese Sea Wasp

Invertebrates > Cubomedusae

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Japanese Sea WaspScientific Name: Carybdea brevipedaliaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CubomedusaeSize: Bell height: 1.2–1.8 in (3.0–4.5 cm); Tentacle length: up to 10–14 in (25–35 cm)Weight: 0.2–0.5 oz (6–15 g)Lifespan: Several months to...

Naru Eagle Ray

Fish > Sharks & Rays

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Naru Eagle RayScientific Name: Aetobatus narutobieiCategory: FishSubcategory: Sharks & RaysSize: Disc width: 3.0–4.9 ft (0.9–1.5 m); Total length up to 6.5 ft (2.0 m)Weight: 35–110 lb (16–50 kg)Lifespan: 15–20+ years in the wildDiet:...