Hoedt's Waryfish
Scopelosaurus hoedti
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–600 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small deepwater waryfish, it lives in the dim midwater and rises toward the epipelagic zone, often hanging near island slopes. It reaches only about 14 centimetres and ranges down to roughly 600 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Notosudidae › Scopelosaurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272084.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hoedt's Waryfish live?
- The Hoedt's Waryfish (Scopelosaurus hoedti) is typically found at 0–600 m.
- Is the Hoedt's Waryfish dangerous to divers?
- The Hoedt's Waryfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hoedt's Waryfish get?
- The Hoedt's Waryfish grows to about 14 cm.