Babbie Tadpolefish
Careproctus mica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 204 m
- Max size: 7.8 cm
- For divers: safe
A small snailfish hauled up by bottom trawl from around 204 metres, it lives where the water sits just below freezing. The soft tadpole shaped body suits a cold seafloor of brown silt and clay, far from light or warmth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Liparidae › Careproctus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1384974.
FAQ
- How deep does the Babbie Tadpolefish live?
- The Babbie Tadpolefish (Careproctus mica) is typically found at to 204 m.
- Is the Babbie Tadpolefish dangerous to divers?
- The Babbie Tadpolefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Babbie Tadpolefish get?
- The Babbie Tadpolefish grows to about 7.8 cm.