Dana Pearleye
Scopelarchoides danae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1850 m
- Max size: 12.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small midwater fish with tubular, upward looking eyes that gather faint light from above, it lives in the open ocean mostly between about 300 and 800 metres. The larvae drift in the upper 200 metres, and adults function as hermaphrodites carrying both sexes at once.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Scopelarchidae › Scopelarchoides
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158755.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dana Pearleye live?
- The Dana Pearleye (Scopelarchoides danae) is typically found at 0–1850 m.
- Is the Dana Pearleye dangerous to divers?
- The Dana Pearleye is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dana Pearleye get?
- The Dana Pearleye grows to about 12.3 cm.