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Liparidae (Snailfishes)
Etymology: Paraliparis: Greek, para = the side of + Greek, liparis = fat (Ref. 45335); bipolaris: The name indicates bipolarity of its range.
More on author: Andriashev.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 2585 - 3040 m (Ref. 27686). Deep-water
North Atlantic: southwest of Ireland.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 9.2 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 27686)
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Andriashev, A.P., 1997. Paraliparis bipolaris sp. n. from the Northeastern Atlantic, similar to the Antarctic P. kreffi (Liparidae, Scorpaeniformes). J. Ichthyol. 37(2):196-199. (Ref. 27686)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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