Liparis atlanticus (Jordan & Evermann, 1898)
Atlantic seasnail
photo by Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa, Canada

Family:  Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Max. size:  13 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 415 m
Distribution:  Northwest Atlantic: Ungava Bay in Quebec, Canada to New York in USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Known from tide pool areas to subtidal; usually 2 meters or less, rarely to 90 meters (Ref. 51661). Benthic species. Feeds on crustaceans and worms (Ref. 58426).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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