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Long-tailed snailfsh

Paraliparis ruficometes

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Depth Range
1460-2070m
Family

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
1460-2070m
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Taxonomy

Order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes)
Family Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Species Paraliparis ruficometes

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does Long-tailed snailfsh belong to?
Long-tailed snailfsh (Paraliparis ruficometes) belongs to the family Liparidae (Snailfishes) in the order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes).

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