Liparis is a large genus of snailfish from the northern hemisphere. They are very common in temperate and cold waters. Chernova (2008) has proposed that the genus should be subdivided into five subgenera: Liparis, Neoliparis, Lycocara, Careliparis, and Lyoliparis.[3]
The generic name is from Ancient Greek λιπαρός (liparos, "oily").[4]
Species
There are currently 60 recognized species in this genus:[5]
^N.V. Chernova (2008). "Systematics and phylogeny of fish of the genus Liparis (Liparidae, Scorpaeniformes)". Journal of Ichthyology. 48 (10): 831–852. doi:10.1134/S0032945208100020. S2CID43588236.
^Nomenclature, International Commission on Zoological (September 20, 1990). "The Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature". International Trust for Zoological Nomenclature. – via Google Books.
^Chernova, N. V. (2008): Systematics and phylogeny of fish of the genus Liparis (Liparidae, Scorpaeniformes). Journal of Ichthyology v. 48 (no. 10): 831-852.