Paintbrush Snailfish

Careproctus zachirus

Body color pinkish, darker posteriorly, posterior part of upper lobe of pectoral fin black; no opercular flap; upper pectoral lobe much elongated; gill opening completely above pectoral fin base; pectoral fin rays 28-31.

Occurence: Central Aleutian Islands

Depth: 300-434 meters    Size: 25 cm

Species code: 22239

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