Shining Tubeshoulder
Sagamichthys abei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 37–1500 m
- Max size: 33 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
When threatened this deep water fish can squirt a glowing cloud from a shoulder organ, a smoke screen of light in the dark. It hangs mostly between 300 and 900 metres and feeds on small crustaceans. The young rise toward the surface at night alongside other deep sea fishes before settling back down.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Alepocephaliformes › Platytroctidae › Sagamichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 234630.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shining Tubeshoulder live?
- The Shining Tubeshoulder (Sagamichthys abei) is typically found at 37–1500 m.
- Is the Shining Tubeshoulder dangerous to divers?
- The Shining Tubeshoulder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shining Tubeshoulder get?
- The Shining Tubeshoulder grows to about 33 cm.