[1] It can be found in marine, demersal waters at a depth range from 0 to 620 m (0–2,034 ft).

[1] The species is common, at least around Greenland and Franz Josef Land.

[1] At Franz Josef Land, it spawns in March at a depth of 6–25 m (20–82 ft), with the egg clusters attached to kelp.

[2] The fish grows to a maximum total length of about 16.5 cm (6.5 in).

[4] Liparis tunicatus has a small gill opening.