Slimy Snailfish
Liparis mucosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
A small snailfish of rocky shores, it carries a sucker disc on its belly to hold fast against the wash from the intertidal zone down to about 15 metres. Soft and slippery bodied, it stays out of tide pools and reaches only around 13 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Liparidae › Liparis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274527.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slimy Snailfish live?
- The Slimy Snailfish (Liparis mucosus) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the Slimy Snailfish dangerous to divers?
- The Slimy Snailfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slimy Snailfish get?
- The Slimy Snailfish grows to about 13 cm.