Careproctus zachirus Kido, 1985
Careproctus zachirus
photo by Orlov, A.

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  32 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 500.0 g; max. reported age: 7 years
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 150 - 850 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Amchatka Pass, Alaska.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 51-53; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 43-45; Vertebrae: 56-58. Pectoral fin distinctly notched; caudal fin broad, continuous with dorsal and anal fins for about two-thirds of its length, end of dorsal fin forming notch on caudal fin (Ref. 12700). Body pinkish; eye black; posterior part of upper pectoral fin lobe stained with black in both outer and inner sides; black bands of dorsal and anal fins jointed each other in the middle of the caudal fin (Ref. 12700).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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