40 observationsLeast Concern
Gelatinous Seasnail
Liparis fabricii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Liparidae ›Genus: Liparis
About
Liparis fabricii, commonly known as the gelatinous seasnail or gelatinous snailfish, is a benthopelagic species of snailfish from the Arctic Ocean. It has a tadpole-like body with a maximum length of about 30Â cm (12Â in). It is brown to black in coloration with a distinctive dark peritoneum. It preys on small crustaceans and marine worms. It is not commercially important, though it is a valuable food source for predatory fish and seabirds in the Arctic region.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Gelatinous Seasnail is Liparis fabricii.
- Gelatinous Seasnail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Gelatinous Seasnail belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Gelatinous Seasnail belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Gelatinous Seasnail belongs to the order Perciformes.
- Gelatinous Seasnail belongs to the family Liparidae.
- Gelatinous Seasnail belongs to the genus Liparis.