Ribbon Sawtail Fish
Idiacanthus fasciola
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2000 m
- Max size: 48.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A long ribbon of a dragonfish with a chin barbel and rows of light organs, the female ribbon sawtail grows far larger than the dwarf male and migrates up and down through the deep each day. It lives below five hundred metres in the open ocean, hunting in near total darkness.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Stomiiformes › Stomiidae › Idiacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127354.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ribbon Sawtail Fish live?
- The Ribbon Sawtail Fish (Idiacanthus fasciola) is typically found at 0–2000 m.
- Is the Ribbon Sawtail Fish dangerous to divers?
- The Ribbon Sawtail Fish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ribbon Sawtail Fish get?
- The Ribbon Sawtail Fish grows to about 48.9 cm.