Longjaw Bigscale
Scopeloberyx robustus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–4740 m
- Max size: 7.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A finger length fish of the open deep, the longjaw bigscale hangs in the dark mostly between a few hundred and twelve hundred metres. Its oversized mouth and loosely set scales are typical of the bigscales, fish built to take what little prey drifts past in the midwater.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beryciformes › Melamphaidae › Scopeloberyx
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127276.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longjaw Bigscale live?
- The Longjaw Bigscale (Scopeloberyx robustus) is typically found at 0–4740 m.
- Is the Longjaw Bigscale dangerous to divers?
- The Longjaw Bigscale is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longjaw Bigscale get?
- The Longjaw Bigscale grows to about 7.3 cm.