Rudderfish
Centrolophus niger
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–1050 m
- Max size: 1.5 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A dark, open ocean fish reaching a metre and a half, the rudderfish drifts through deep water along the continental slope. The young shelter beneath drifting jellyfish and salps at the surface, while adults move deeper in small schools.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Centrolophidae › Centrolophus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126831.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rudderfish live?
- The Rudderfish (Centrolophus niger) is typically found at 40–1050 m.
- Is the Rudderfish dangerous to divers?
- The Rudderfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rudderfish get?
- The Rudderfish grows to about 1.5 m.