Bristlemouth
Cyclothone alba
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–4938 m
- Max size: 5.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
One of the most numerous vertebrates on the planet, this thumbnail sized bristlemouth swarms through the ocean's middle depths from the twilight zone down past four thousand metres. Unlike many of its deep sea neighbours it does not rise and sink with the daily light.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Stomiiformes › Gonostomatidae › Cyclothone
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127283.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bristlemouth live?
- The Bristlemouth (Cyclothone alba) is typically found at 25–4938 m.
- Is the Bristlemouth dangerous to divers?
- The Bristlemouth is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bristlemouth get?
- The Bristlemouth grows to about 5.6 cm.