Günther's Boafish
Stomias affinis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3182 m
- Max size: 21.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Günther's boafish is a slim bathypelagic predator that rises toward the surface at night to feed, mostly on lanternfishes. It can be taken across an enormous depth span, from the surface down past three thousand metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Stomiiformes › Stomiidae › Stomias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158736.
FAQ
- How deep does the Günther's Boafish live?
- The Günther's Boafish (Stomias affinis) is typically found at 0–3182 m.
- Is the Günther's Boafish dangerous to divers?
- The Günther's Boafish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Günther's Boafish get?
- The Günther's Boafish grows to about 21.9 cm.