@mbari_news: Replying to @RedMetalHead97 Spotted: deep-sea cutie 😌 This species, Careproctus longifilis, is known as the threadfin snailfish. These deep-sea snailfish are found at depths between 1,900 and 3,334 meters (6,230 and 10,940 feet) and measure up to 15 centimeters (about six inches long). Snailfishes are a diverse and thriving group of fishes with over 400 described species. Their pelvic fins are modified to form a suction cup that allows them to fasten onto rocks, corals, or research equipment, and hold tight in strong currents. #snailfish #deepseafish #deepseacreatures #threadfinsnailfish #deepsea #deepocean