Antarctic Deepsea Smelt
Bathylagus antarcticus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–4000 m
- Max size: 19 cm
- For divers: safe
A small fish of the deep Southern Ocean, this smelt drifts in dark midwater down to several thousand metres. Krill make up much of its diet.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Argentiniformes › Bathylagidae › Bathylagus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 234631.
FAQ
- How deep does the Antarctic Deepsea Smelt live?
- The Antarctic Deepsea Smelt (Bathylagus antarcticus) is typically found at 0–4000 m.
- Is the Antarctic Deepsea Smelt dangerous to divers?
- The Antarctic Deepsea Smelt is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Antarctic Deepsea Smelt get?
- The Antarctic Deepsea Smelt grows to about 19 cm.