The family Liparidae, commonly known as snailfish, consists of a diverse group of fish primarily found in deep-sea environments. These fish are characterized by their gelatinous bodies, which help them withstand the high pressures of their deep habitats. They are typically small and have a unique appearance, often lacking scales and possessing large, bulbous eyes. Snailfish are distributed across various oceanic regions, including the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Indian Ocean. They play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem as both predators and prey. Some species have been observed at extreme depths, making them one of the deepest-living fish known to science.