Zugmayer's Pearleye
Benthalbella infans
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–4740 m
- Max size: 13.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small midwater predator whose upward looking tubular eyes let it spot prey silhouetted against the faint light from above. It lives in the open ocean, with most adults taken well below 500 metres, hunting other small midwater fishes. It grows no longer than your finger.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Scopelarchidae › Benthalbella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126365.
FAQ
- How deep does the Zugmayer's Pearleye live?
- The Zugmayer's Pearleye (Benthalbella infans) is typically found at 0–4740 m.
- Is the Zugmayer's Pearleye dangerous to divers?
- The Zugmayer's Pearleye is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Zugmayer's Pearleye get?
- The Zugmayer's Pearleye grows to about 13.8 cm.