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Liparis callyodon (Pallas, 1814)
Spotted Snailfish
Family: Liparidae

Source: Distribution of Liparis callyodon as compiled by Aquamaps

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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

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 Status	Provincial Status	BC List (Red Blue List)	COSEWIC
Native	SNR	No Status	Not Listed

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Recommended citation: Author, Date. Page title. In Klinkenberg, Brian. (Editor) 2021. E-Fauna BC: Electronic Atlas of the Fauna of British Columbia [efauna.bc.ca]. Lab for Advanced Spatial Analysis, Department of Geography, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. [Accessed: 2024-10-05 7:43:41 AM]

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