Deryugin's tadpole (Careproctus derjugini)

Scientific name: Careproctus derjugini Chernova, 2005

The Deryugin's tadpole (Careproctus derjugini) is a marine fish of the family Liparidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 2°C (36°F). Native range: Arctic to Northeast Atlantic, Central Arctic basin to northeast of Spitzbergen.

Deryugin's tadpole care at a glance

Temperature
2°C (36°F)

Biology

Found at depths with salinity 34.84 ppt.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Careproctus derjugini
Family
Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Order
Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes and Flatheads)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
21.7
Depth range
344–363 m (1129–1191 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 344 - 363 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Arctic to Northeast Atlantic: Central Arctic basin to northeast of Spitzbergen.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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