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Lipariscus nanus Gilbert, 1915
Pygmy Snailfish
Family: Liparidae
Introduction to the Fish

Photograph

© Alex Peden     (Photo ID #12633)

Map

Source: Distribution of Lipariscus nanus as compiled by Aquamaps

Species Information

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 51 - 55; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 48 - 52; Vertebrae: 60 - 61. Pectoral fin moderately notched; caudal fin narrow (Ref. 28160). Branchiostegal rays 5. Opening of gills wholly above the pectoral fin (Ref. 11671).

Source: FishBase. Kido, K. 1988 . (Ref. 28160)

Biology

Species Biology

Environment: benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 910 m (Ref. 50610). Climate: deep-water

Source: FishBase. Kido, K. 1988 . (Ref. 28160)

Distribution

Distribution

North Pacific: southern Sea of Okhotsk off Hokkaido, western Bering Sea off Commander Islands, eastern Bering Sea over continental slope, eastern Gulf of Alaska, and Pacific off British Columbia to Monterey Bay, California, USA.

Source: FishBase. Kido, K. 1988 . (Ref. 28160)

Status Information

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



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