Atlantic Seasnail
Liparis atlanticus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–415 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
A small snailfish of the cold North Atlantic, it clings to rocks in tide pools and shallow water using a sucking disc on its belly, occasionally ranging deeper. Soft bodied and scaleless, it feeds on crustaceans and worms and reaches about 13 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Liparidae › Liparis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159524.
FAQ
- How deep does the Atlantic Seasnail live?
- The Atlantic Seasnail (Liparis atlanticus) is typically found at 0–415 m.
- Is the Atlantic Seasnail dangerous to divers?
- The Atlantic Seasnail is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Atlantic Seasnail get?
- The Atlantic Seasnail grows to about 13 cm.