Slipskin Snailfish
Liparis fucensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–338 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
A soft, loose skinned snailfish of cold northern waters, it lives from near shore down past 300 metres and feeds on shrimps and other crustaceans. A sucking disc on its belly, formed from modified pelvic fins, lets it cling to the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Liparidae › Liparis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274515.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slipskin Snailfish live?
- The Slipskin Snailfish (Liparis fucensis) is typically found at 10–338 m.
- Is the Slipskin Snailfish dangerous to divers?
- The Slipskin Snailfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slipskin Snailfish get?
- The Slipskin Snailfish grows to about 18 cm.