Inquiline Snailfish
Liparis inquilinus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–97 m
- Max size: 7.1 cm
- For divers: safe
This tiny snailfish lives tucked inside the mantle cavity of the giant scallop, riding along as a quiet lodger. Barely seven centimetres long, it spends its life sheltered within its host's shell on the cold bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Liparidae › Liparis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159528.
FAQ
- How deep does the Inquiline Snailfish live?
- The Inquiline Snailfish (Liparis inquilinus) is typically found at 3–97 m.
- Is the Inquiline Snailfish dangerous to divers?
- The Inquiline Snailfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Inquiline Snailfish get?
- The Inquiline Snailfish grows to about 7.1 cm.