Fishing for Tanaka's snailfish

Liparis tanakae

Tanaka's snailfish is a small, deep-sea fish found in the cold waters of the North Pacific. It has a soft, scaleless body with a gelatinous texture and a broad, rounded head. Typically measuring around 4-6 inches in length and weighing up to 0.5 pounds, it feeds on small invertebrates. This species exhibits solitary and slow-moving behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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