| Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Max. size: |
16.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 86 m |
| Distribution: |
Northeast Pacific: USA, probably ranging northward to southeastern Alaska. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 30-33; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 25-26; Vertebrae: 35-39. Caudal fin rays 10-13, pyloric caeca 41-70; disk 67-77% HL, gill opening 24.4-35.7% HL, pale ring at caudal fin base (Ref. 50520). Caudal fin emarginate (Ref. 50520). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in shallow water and estuaries (Ref. 50520). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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