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Kelp Snailfish

Liparis tunicatus

Taxonomy

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

About

Liparis tunicatus, or the kelp snailfish, is a fish from the genus Liparis. It can be found in marine, demersal, and brackish water environments at a depth range from zero to six hundred twenty meters. The kelp snailfish lives in the Arctic and Northwest Atlantic Ocean among kelp. A bottom feeder, it eats crustaceans.

Frequently Asked Questions

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