Cherry Snailfish

Allocareproctus jordani

Body color red; peritoneum dark; gill and oral cavities, stomach and intestines pale; pectoral fin moderately notched, lower rays free only at tips; pelvic disk moderate size; small whiskerlike flaps along pores of head; tips of anterior dorsal rays protrude from connective membrane; gill opening entirely above pectoral fin; pectoral rays 33-39; interorbital papilla present or absent; iris silver-gray.

Occurence: Aleutian Is., Bering Sea; Japan

Depth: 75-631 meters    Size: 17 cm

Species code: 22217

Back to Group

Corrections: If you see mistakes or want to suggest changes, please create an issue on the source repository or

reach out to Liz Dawson (Liz.Dawson AT noaa.gov).