Careproctus micropus (Günther, 1887)

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  8.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 100 - 1800 m
Distribution:  Northeast Atlantic: East Greenland, Faeroes Islands and Iceland.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum depth reported at 1800 m (Ref. 9925). Max length from specimen in original description.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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