Rhodichthys

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Rhodichthys
Rhodichthys regina1.jpg
Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Order:
Family:
Liparidae
Genus:
Rhodichthys

Collett, 1879
Species:
R. regina
Binomial name
Rhodichthys regina
Collett, 1879

Rhodichthys regina, the threadfin seasnail, is a species of snailfish native to the Arctic Ocean and the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, and may also be found in the North Pacific. It has been found at depths of from 1,080 to 2,365 metres (3,543 to 7,759 ft). This species grows to a length of 31 centimetres (12 in) SL. This species is the only known member of its genus.[1]

Description[]

It has no commercial value.

References[]

  1. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2012). "Rhodichthys regina" in FishBase. December 2012 version.


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