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Atlantic Snailfish

Liparis atlanticus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Liparidae ›Genus: Liparis

About

The Atlantic seasnail or Atlantic snailfish (Liparis antlanticus) is a fish belonging to the genus Liparis. It is a small tadpole-like fish with a soft, scaleless body and complex ventral sucker. The ventral fins have been re purposed to be a sucker. They have a single dorsal fin with about six spines differentiated from the soft rays by a slight notch. This species reaches a maximum length of about 5 inches. It ranges from Newfoundland to...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Atlantic Snailfish?
The scientific name of Atlantic Snailfish is Liparis atlanticus.
What kingdom does Atlantic Snailfish belong to?
Atlantic Snailfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Atlantic Snailfish belong to?
Atlantic Snailfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Atlantic Snailfish belong to?
Atlantic Snailfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Atlantic Snailfish belong to?
Atlantic Snailfish belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Atlantic Snailfish belong to?
Atlantic Snailfish belongs to the family Liparidae.
What genus does Atlantic Snailfish belong to?
Atlantic Snailfish belongs to the genus Liparis.