Smalleye dwarf snailfish (Psednos microps)

Scientific name: Psednos microps Chernova, 2001

The Smalleye dwarf snailfish (Psednos microps) is a marine fish of the family Liparidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Crozet Basin.

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 37; Anal soft rays: 30; Vertebrae: 41. Coronal pore present, 1st temporal and 6th infraorbital pores absent, very small eye (13% HL), low gill slit, superior mouth, and pale skin.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Psednos microps
Family
Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Order
Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes and Flatheads)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
1.8
Depth range
275–2275 m (902–7464 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 275 - 2275 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Crozet Basin.
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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