Careproctus colliculi
| Careproctus colliculi | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Suborder: | Cottoidei |
| Family: | Liparidae |
| Genus: | Careproctus |
| Species: | C. colliculi
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| Binomial name | |
| Careproctus colliculi Gerringer, 2025
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Careproctus colliculi, the bumpy snailfish, is a species of Liparidae (snailfish) found in the eastern Pacific Ocean.[1]
Description
The fish, which has been referred to as the "bumpy snailfish", is described as a pink-colored snailfish with a bumpy skin texture. It had twenty-two pectoral fins, and eight fins which were caudal. The study noted that the fish showed genetic similarities to Osteodiscus cascadiae.[1]
Habitat
The fish was found nearly 11,000 feet below the ocean in Monterey Canyon.[1]
Discovery
The fish was discovered by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute's underwater vehicle Doc Ricketts. The institute also discovered two other species, Careproctus yanceyi and Paraliparis em.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Gerringer, Mackenzie E.; Suplicz, Sarah; Palmeri, Jessica L.; Fregosi, Lydia; Woodworth, Brett H.; McMahon, Emily; Shepard, Samantha; Peoples, Logan M.; Drazen, Jeffrey C. (2025). "Descriptions of Three Newly Discovered Abyssal Snailfishes (Liparidae) from the Eastern Pacific Ocean". Ichthyology & Herpetology. 113 (3): 487. Bibcode:2025IchHe.113..487G. doi:10.1643/i2024069.