A species of deep sea fish with daggerlike teeth. Occasionally turns up stranded in shallow water much like the oarfish.
Geographic range:
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian ocean. Encountered at ocean depth level down to bathypelagic (aka midnight) zone.
Geographic range:
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian ocean. Encountered at ocean depth level down to bathypelagic (aka midnight) zone.
Category All / All
Species Fish
Gender Male
Size 1800 x 2600px
File Size 134.2 kB
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Fun fact: Lancetfish have gelatinous watery muscles, which scientists suggest makes them ambush predators suited for catching prey by surprise, not long distance chasing.
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