Simushir Snailfish
Polypera simushirae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–833 m
- Max size: 77 cm
- For divers: safe
The Simushir snailfish is a soft, tadpole shaped fish of the cold North Pacific, most often found in the upper bathyal zone where light barely reaches. It feeds chiefly on other fish and grows to around three quarters of a metre, large for a snailfish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Liparidae › Polypera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282316.
FAQ
- How deep does the Simushir Snailfish live?
- The Simushir Snailfish (Polypera simushirae) is typically found at 0–833 m.
- Is the Simushir Snailfish dangerous to divers?
- The Simushir Snailfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Simushir Snailfish get?
- The Simushir Snailfish grows to about 77 cm.