Deep Sea Profile
Soft-bodied, salmon-pink fish found on the North Pacific seafloor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do they have scales?
No, like most snailfish, they have smooth, loose skin that lacks any scales.
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Salmon Snailfish
Careproctus rastrinus
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
20–550 m (65–1,800 ft)
Size
Up to 40 cm (16 in)
Habitat
Seafloor
Diet
Small crustaceans
What they'd be sayin'
"I am a pink, tadpole-shaped fish with skin so soft it's easily damaged."
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