Ringtail Snailfish

Liparis rutteri

Body brown to black often with wavy lines; white vertical band on base of caudal fin distinctive; 1st dorsal may be slightly separated from 2nd; caudal fin mostly free of dorsal and anal fin; pectoral fin rays 30-33.

Occurence: Aleutian Islands to Central California; Chukchi Sea

Depth: 0-73 meters    Size: 16 cm

Species code: 22213

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