Careproctus pycnosoma Gilbert & Burke, 1912
Careproctus pycnosoma
photo by Orlov, A.

 Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
 Max. size:  7.9 cm SL (female)
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range 75 - 700 m
 Distribution:  North Pacific: off Simushir Island (Kuril Islands) and off Umnak Island (Alaska) in the Bering Sea.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 42-45; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 36-39; Vertebrae: 46-49. Pectoral fin slightly notched; ends of dorsal and anal fins forming notches on caudal fin; caudal fin rounded, stout, and broad (Ref. 12700). Uniformly red (Ref. 12700).
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 01.04.98
 Modified by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 13.11.06

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