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Small, pelagic snailfish that drift in the open ocean midwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is its habitat?
Unlike most of its relatives, this snailfish lives in the midwater column, not on the seafloor.
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Tadpole Snailfish
Nectoliparis pelagicus
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
200–1,000 m (650–3,300 ft)
Size
Up to 10 cm (4 in)
Habitat
Midwater
Diet
Small crustaceans
What they'd be sayin'
"I am a small, gelatinous fish that looks like a tadpole drifting through the water."
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