Pacific pearlfish

Carapus dubius

Adults inhabit bivalve cavities

Pacific pearlfish is a marine fish found around Eastern Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. The largest recorded length is 15 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cusk-eels
Family: Carapidae
Genus: Carapus
Maximum length: 15 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: anguilliform
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: Hawaii (Ref. 6347 ) and from Baja California, Mexico to Colombia. Record from the Antilles by Ref. 26340 is not supported by Ref. 34024 .
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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