Careproctus
| Careproctus | |
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| Careproctus ovigerus | |
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| Unidentified Careproctus from Alaska | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Scorpaeniformes |
| Family: | Liparidae |
| Genus: |
Careproctus Krøyer, 1862 |
| Type species | |
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Liparis reinhardti Krøyer, 1862 |
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| Synonyms | |
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Enantioliparis Vaillant, 1888 |
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Enantioliparis Vaillant, 1888
Allochir Jordan & Evermann, 1896
Allinectes Jordan & Evermann, 1898
Allurus Jordan & Evermann, 1896
Caremitra Jordan & Evermann, 1896
Careproctula Andriashev, 2003
Enantioliparis Vaillant, 1888
Prognurus Jordan & Gilbert, 1898
Careproctus is a genus of snailfishes found in benthic and benthopelagic habitats in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. They range from shallow coastal waters to depths below 7000 m. These species have one pair of nostrils and a ventral suction disc but lack a pseudobranch.
There are currently 125 recognized species in this genus:
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