Family: |
Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 415 m |
Distribution: |
Northwest Atlantic: Ungava Bay in Quebec, Canada to New York in USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Known from tide pool areas to subtidal; usually 2 meters or less, rarely to 90 meters (Ref. 51661). Benthic species. Feeds on crustaceans and worms (Ref. 58426). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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