Fishing for Blacktail snailfish

Careproctus melanurus

The blacktail snailfish is a deep-sea fish characterized by its soft, elongated body and distinct black-tipped tail. Found in the North Pacific's cold, deep waters, it typically reaches lengths of up to 12 inches. It exhibits a benthic lifestyle, residing near the seafloor, where it searches for small invertebrates, demonstrating a 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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