Careproctus pallidus

Careproctus pallidus

Classification

Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Family: Liparidae

Careproctus pallidus is a species of snailfish found around Tierra del Fuego in the far south of South America. This is an unusual fish compared to its congeners. Most Careproctus species are found in deep water but this is a fish of shallow coastal waters.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Chile · 1

Sources and credits

DescriptionCareproctus pallidus, Wikipedia contributors

Careproctus pallidus

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