Marion's Spiderfish
Bathytyphlops marionae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1920 m
- Max size: 38 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A long deep sea lizardfish relative that rests on the soft slope on stiffened fin rays, Marion's spiderfish lives near the bottom between roughly seven hundred and fifteen hundred metres. It feeds on shrimp like crustaceans and carries both male and female organs at once, a useful trait where mates are scarce.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Ipnopidae › Bathytyphlops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158864.
FAQ
- How deep does the Marion's Spiderfish live?
- The Marion's Spiderfish (Bathytyphlops marionae) is typically found at 0–1920 m.
- Is the Marion's Spiderfish dangerous to divers?
- The Marion's Spiderfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Marion's Spiderfish get?
- The Marion's Spiderfish grows to about 38 cm.