Rose Tadpolefish
Careproctus rosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 140 m
- Max size: 14.3 cm
- For divers: safe
A pale, gelatinous snailfish, the rose tadpolefish was trawled from cold deep water near 140 metres, where the bottom sat below freezing. It grips the seabed with a sucker on its belly and grows to around 14 cm.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Liparidae › Careproctus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1384971.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rose Tadpolefish live?
- The Rose Tadpolefish (Careproctus rosa) is typically found at to 140 m.
- Is the Rose Tadpolefish dangerous to divers?
- The Rose Tadpolefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rose Tadpolefish get?
- The Rose Tadpolefish grows to about 14.3 cm.