| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
52 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 647 m |
| Distribution: |
Arctic, Northwest to Northeast Atlantic, Northeast Pacific: Greenland, Canada, and southeastern Alaska (Ref. 2850). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs among seaweeds or rocks (Ref. 7251). Often found in empty scallop shells (Ref. 7251). Benthic species. Feeds on crustaceans (Ref. 58426), such as amphipods and crabs (Ref. 5951). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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