Careproctus simus

photo by Orlov, A.

Family:	Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:	18.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	bathydemersal; marine; depth range 380 - 800 m, non-migratory
Distribution:	North Pacific: southwestern Sea of Okhotsk and the Bering Sea.
Diagnosis:	Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 54-58; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 47-51; Vertebrae: 59-63. Pectoral fin shallowly notched; caudal fin emarginate, narrow, continuous with vertical fins for about two-fifths of its length without notches at union (Ref. 12700). Body red; posterior dorsal, anal and caudal fins black (Ref. 12700)
Biology:
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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