Long Snouted Lancetfish
Alepisaurus ferox
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1830 m
- Max size: 2.2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A long, slender hunter of the open ocean, the lancetfish carries a tall sail like fin along its back and a mouth of dagger teeth. It ranges from near the surface to well over a thousand metres and roams from the tropics to subarctic seas when feeding.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Alepisauridae › Alepisaurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126333.
FAQ
- How deep does the Long Snouted Lancetfish live?
- The Long Snouted Lancetfish (Alepisaurus ferox) is typically found at 0–1830 m.
- Is the Long Snouted Lancetfish dangerous to divers?
- The Long Snouted Lancetfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Long Snouted Lancetfish get?
- The Long Snouted Lancetfish grows to about 2.2 m.