Liparis gibbus

Variegated snailfish | Limace marbrée | TSN Code 167561

Global

• Species reported during the annual bottom trawl fish abundance surveys (DFO)

Specific to the species

• Colour : yellow-orange to pink-brown; peritoneum pale
• Pectoral fin with 38-42 rays; 8-16 rays opposite gill opening (vs. 0-7 finrays in other Liparis)

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 1068
• Total catch in weight (kg): 49
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 216
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 72
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 126
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 40
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 45
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 2
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 0

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

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This species is part of the following group(s):

• Lumpsuckers and snailfishes