Careproctus canus Kido, 1985

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  15.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); 15.4 cm SL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 244 - 434 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Aleutian Islands, Alaska.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 51-53; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 43-46; Vertebrae: 55-58. Pectoral fin very shallowly notched; caudal fin round, broad, continuous with dorsal and anal for about two-thirds of its length without notches at union, its rays having free tips (Ref. 12700). Body gray, transparent; posterior margin of dorsal, anal and caudal fins dark (Ref. 12700).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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