Saddleback snailfish
Careproctus nelsoni
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Saltwater
Overview
Saddleback snailfish (Careproctus nelsoni) is a marine fish of the family Liparidae (Snailfishes), in the order Scorpaeniformes. Maximum recorded length is 6.8 cm. Its recorded depth range is 220–329 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 6,829999923706055 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 220-329m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
220-329m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes) |
| Familie | Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Arten | Careproctus nelsoni |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Saddleback snailfish get?
Saddleback snailfish can grow up to 6.829999923706055 cm long.
What family does Saddleback snailfish belong to?
Saddleback snailfish (Careproctus nelsoni) belongs to the family Liparidae (Snailfishes) in the order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes).
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