Blackfin Snailfish

Careproctus cypselurus

Body color purplish indigo with red anteriorly and black fins; dorsal and anal connected to caudal fin slightly, caudal fin forked; pectoral fin notched, lower rays of pectoral fin free for much of their length; pelvic disk triangular; gill opening entirely above pectoral fin; pectoral fin rays 32-40.

Occurence: Bering Sea to Oregon; Japan

Depth: 300-1993 meters    Size: 37 cm

Species code: 22228

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