Scotian snailfish
Careproctus ranula
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Saltwater
Overview
Scotian snailfish (Careproctus ranula) is a marine fish of the family Liparidae (Snailfishes), in the order Scorpaeniformes. Maximum recorded length is 8.1 cm. Its recorded depth range is 20–668 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 8,100000381469727 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 20-668m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
20-668m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes) |
| Familia | Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Especies | Careproctus ranula |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Scotian snailfish get?
Scotian snailfish can grow up to 8.100000381469727 cm long.
What family does Scotian snailfish belong to?
Scotian snailfish (Careproctus ranula) belongs to the family Liparidae (Snailfishes) in the order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes).
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