The tadpole snailfish (Nectoliparis pelagicus) is a species of snailfish native to the north Pacific Ocean where it can be found at depths down to 3383m (11,099feet) (though more commonly down to 238m (781feet)). This species grows to a length of 6.5cm (02.6inches) SL. This species is the only known member of the monospecific genus Nectoliparis.