Careproctus ovigerus

(Careproctus ovigerus)

Description

Careproctus ovigerus, commonly known as the abyssal snailfish, is a species of snailfish found in the abyssal depths of the northeastern Pacific Ocean. It is found at depths of 1,920–2,910 m (6,300–9,550 ft) off northern British Columbia and off Washington State.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Scorpaeniformes
Family:Liparidae
Genus:Careproctus
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