Daggertooth
Anotopterus pharao
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5100 m
- Max size: 96 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slim, scaleless hunter of the open ocean armed with long fangs, the daggertooth ranges from the surface to great depths. The young live in warmer central waters while adults move into cold northern seas, slashing into smaller fish. They shed their teeth toward spawning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Alepisauridae › Anotopterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126334.
FAQ
- How deep does the Daggertooth live?
- The Daggertooth (Anotopterus pharao) is typically found at 0–5100 m.
- Is the Daggertooth dangerous to divers?
- The Daggertooth is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Daggertooth get?
- The Daggertooth grows to about 96 cm.