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Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Etymology: Paraliparis: Greek, para = the side of + Greek, liparis = fat (Ref. 45335). More on author: Gilbert.
Environment / Climate / Range
Ecology
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 800 - 1253 m (Ref. 51661). Deep-water, preferred ?
Distribution
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Northeast Pacific: USA (Washington, Oregon, and northern California south to Monterey Bay) and probably present off British Columbia.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 12.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 26773); 11.4 cm SL (female)
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Stein, D.L., 1978. A review of the deepwater Liparidae (Pisces) from the coast of Oregon and adjacent waters. Proc. Cal. Acad. Sci. 127:1-55. (Ref. 26773)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)
CITES (Ref. 94142)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
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