Careproctus hyaleius Geistdoerfer, 1994

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  12.3 cm TL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 2630 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: hydrothermal vent of the East Pacific ridge (13°N).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits the hydrothermal vent of the East Pacific ridge (13°N) (Ref. 40956). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.