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Liparis callyodon (Pallas, 1814)
Spotted Snailfish
Family: Liparidae
Introduction to the Fish

Photograph

© Aaron Baldwin     (Photo ID #67382)

Map

Source: Distribution of Liparis callyodon as compiled by Aquamaps

Species Information

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 33 - 37; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 26 - 30; Vertebrae: 39 - 42. Caudal fin rays 10, pyloric caeca 42-66 (Ref. 50520).

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850)

Biology

Species Biology

Occurs in tide pools and other intertidal areas (Ref. 2850). Environment: demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m (Ref. 50610). Climate: temperate

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850)

Distribution

Distribution

Eastern Pacific: Bering Sea coast of Alaska to the western Aleutian Islands and Oregon, USA.

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850)

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
NativeSNRNo StatusNot Listed



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