Omosudid
Omosudis lowii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–4000 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A fierce little hunter of the deep open ocean, it swims fast enough to dodge nets and patrols the midwater between roughly seven hundred and eighteen hundred metres. It tackles squid and fish with large jaws and, like many deep sea fishes, carries both sexes in one body.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Alepisauridae › Omosudis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272087.
FAQ
- How deep does the Omosudid live?
- The Omosudid (Omosudis lowii) is typically found at 0–4000 m.
- Is the Omosudid dangerous to divers?
- The Omosudid is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Omosudid get?
- The Omosudid grows to about 23 cm.