Slender Barracudina
Lestidiops ringens
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3290 m
- Max size: 21 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slim, near transparent barracudina that ranges from the surface down into bathypelagic darkness past 3,000 metres, it preys on small fishes, crustaceans and squid. Albacore, salmon, swordfish and lancetfish all hunt it in turn, and it scatters floating eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Paralepididae › Lestidiops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272096.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slender Barracudina live?
- The Slender Barracudina (Lestidiops ringens) is typically found at 0–3290 m.
- Is the Slender Barracudina dangerous to divers?
- The Slender Barracudina is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slender Barracudina get?
- The Slender Barracudina grows to about 21 cm.