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Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Etymology: Gyrinichthys: Greek, gyrinos = tadpole + Greek, ichthys = fish. More on author: Gilbert.
Environment / Climate / Range
Ecology
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 640 m (Ref. 51661). Deep-water, preferred ?
Northeast Pacific: north of Unalaska Island, Alaska.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
A recent reference acknowledging the validity of this species is needed.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Quast, J.C. and E.L. Hall, 1972. List of fishes of Alaska and adjacent waters with a guide to some of their literature. U.S. Dep. Commer., NOAA Tech. Rep. NMFS SSRF-658, 47 p. (Ref. 6876)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)
CITES (Ref. 94142)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
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