Striped Seasnail
Liparis liparis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–78 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small soft bodied fish with a sucker disc on its belly, the striped seasnail clings to the bottom from the shallows down past the subtidal zone. It feeds mainly on crustaceans and spawns through the winter.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Liparidae › Liparis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127219.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Seasnail live?
- The Striped Seasnail (Liparis liparis) is typically found at 3–78 m.
- Is the Striped Seasnail dangerous to divers?
- The Striped Seasnail is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striped Seasnail get?
- The Striped Seasnail grows to about 15 cm.