Careproctus opisthotremus Gilbert & Burke, 1912
photo by Sandra J. Raredon / Smithsonian Institution, NMNH, Div. of Fishes

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 49 - 2562 m
Distribution:  North Pacific: between Petrel Bank and Agattu Island, Bering Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A recent reference confirming the validity of this species in needed. Maximum depth reported at 2562 m (Ref. 51661).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 


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