Keel-Belly Tadpolefish
Careproctus carinatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- For divers: safe
A gelatinous snailfish from the cold Kara Sea, the keelbelly tadpolefish was first taken in a surface trawl above water more than a hundred metres deep. Its soft body and a disc of fused pelvic fins suit a life in frigid Arctic water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Liparidae › Careproctus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1384986.
FAQ
- How deep does the Keel-Belly Tadpolefish live?
- The Keel-Belly Tadpolefish (Careproctus carinatus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Keel-Belly Tadpolefish dangerous to divers?
- The Keel-Belly Tadpolefish is harmless to divers.