Staring Pearleye
Scopelarchus guentheri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–4000 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A deep sea predator with eyes that point upward, the staring pearleye watches for prey silhouetted against the faint light above. Adults live below five hundred metres while the larvae drift near the surface, and each fish carries both male and female organs at once.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Scopelarchidae › Scopelarchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217724.
FAQ
- How deep does the Staring Pearleye live?
- The Staring Pearleye (Scopelarchus guentheri) is typically found at 0–4000 m.
- Is the Staring Pearleye dangerous to divers?
- The Staring Pearleye is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Staring Pearleye get?
- The Staring Pearleye grows to about 12 cm.