Liparis

3 species

Liparis is a large genus of snailfish from the northern hemisphere. They are very common in temperate and cold waters. Chernova (2008) has proposed that the genus should be subdivided into five subgenera: Liparis, Neoliparis, Lycocara, Careliparis, and Lyoliparis.

The generic name is from Ancient Greek λιπαρός (liparos, "oily").

show less

The generic name is from Ancient Greek λιπαρός (liparos, "oily").

show less

HABITAT TAXONOMY PROPERTIES

Filters

Use Filters

Sort By:

Popularity

A to Z

Group By:

None

Family

Population Status

Liparis fabricii

Liparis fabricii, commonly known as the gelatinous seasnail or gelatinous snailfish, is a benthopelagic species of snailfish from the Arctic Ocean. It has a tadpole-like body with a maximum length of about 20 cm (7.9 in). It is brown to black in...

Liparis marmoratus

Liparis marmoratus, or the festive snailfish, is a marine ray-finned fish from the genus Liparis. It was first described by Schmidt in 1950.

Liparis liparis

Liparis liparis, the common seasnail, striped seasnail or seasnail, is a small species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Liparidae, the snailfishes, in the order Scorpaeniformes, the scorpionfishes and flatheads. It is found in the...