World's deepest point where Pseudoliparis belyaevi was first recorded; accessed via specialized research vessels and deep‑sea submersibles.

Best: January–March

Extremely remote abyssal zone south of the Pacific; only a handful of scientific expeditions have sampled here, making catches exceptionally rare.

Best: December–February

Deep trench off the North Island; occasional deep‑sea charter trips target the snailfish during the austral summer.

Best: November–February

Shallowest part of the Atlantic abyssal plain; more accessible via research‑focused charters from San Juan.

Best: May–July

Deep basin in the Indian Ocean where occasional deep‑sea ecotourism dives have reported catches of P. belyaevi.

Best: June–August

Southwest Pacific trench off the Chilean coast; targeted by a few specialized vessels during the southern winter.

Best: July–September