Smallscale Waryfish

Scopelosaurus hamiltoni

Smallscale Waryfish

This midwater fish of the far south drifts through the open ocean as a larva before adults turn up in trawls around 600 to 800 metres. Older fish travel down toward Antarctic waters to feed on krill relatives, small crustaceans and lanternfishes. Younger ones make do with tiny plankton.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Notosudidae › Scopelosaurus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 234731.

FAQ

How deep does the Smallscale Waryfish live?
The Smallscale Waryfish (Scopelosaurus hamiltoni) is typically found at to 1000 m.
Is the Smallscale Waryfish dangerous to divers?
The Smallscale Waryfish is harmless to divers.
How big does the Smallscale Waryfish get?
The Smallscale Waryfish grows to about 50 cm.