Grey's Deepsea Smelt
Bathylagichthys greyae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–1000 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small deepsea smelt that rises and sinks with the day, it gathers near a kilometre down by daylight and climbs toward the surface at night to feed on plankton. Large eyes help it gather the faint light of the deep.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Argentiniformes › Bathylagidae › Bathylagichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126718.
FAQ
- How deep does the Grey's Deepsea Smelt live?
- The Grey's Deepsea Smelt (Bathylagichthys greyae) is typically found at 25–1000 m.
- Is the Grey's Deepsea Smelt dangerous to divers?
- The Grey's Deepsea Smelt is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Grey's Deepsea Smelt get?
- The Grey's Deepsea Smelt grows to about 16 cm.