Fierce Pike Smelt
Sudis atrox
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–2250 m
- Max size: 12.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slim, sharp toothed fish of the open ocean, the fierce pike smelt ranges from near the surface down into deep water, reaching only about thirteen centimetres. It scatters its eggs into the plankton, where the larvae drift in the upper layers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Sudidae › Sudis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158752.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fierce Pike Smelt live?
- The Fierce Pike Smelt (Sudis atrox) is typically found at 30–2250 m.
- Is the Fierce Pike Smelt dangerous to divers?
- The Fierce Pike Smelt is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fierce Pike Smelt get?
- The Fierce Pike Smelt grows to about 12.5 cm.