Emarginate Snailfish

Careproctus furcellus

Body color pinkish-red with black fins; mouth projects beyond mouth; dorsal and anal slightly connected to caudal fin; caudal fin truncate; pectoral fin not notched with only tips of lower rays free; gill opening entirely above pectoral fin; pectoral fin rays 32-37.

Occurence: Bering Sea to Gulf of Alaska; Japan

Depth: 175-700 meters    Size: 46 cm

Species code: 22229

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