Abyssal snailfish

Facts

Scientific name:

Careproctus ovigerus

Biology:

The holotype, a male, was found to carry developing eggs in its mouth .

IUCN Red List Status:

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans:

Harmless

Photos & Description

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Short description:

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 43; Anal spines : 0; Anal soft rays : 34. Dorsal and anal fins confluent with caudal fin; upper part of pectorals rounded with rays decreasing in length evenly to about the sixth from the bottom which, like those immediately below, is much increased in length and exserted; pelvic fins modified to form a large, nearly circular adhesive disc .

Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 43.1 cm SL male/unsexed;