Little Bigscale
Melamphaes parvus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–860 m
- Max size: 4.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The little bigscale is a small deepwater fish no longer than a finger, living in the dark midwater mostly below 200 metres and ranging far deeper. Like others of its family it has a large head, loose scales and soft watery flesh suited to life where food is scarce and pressure is high.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beryciformes › Melamphaidae › Melamphaes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274935.
FAQ
- How deep does the Little Bigscale live?
- The Little Bigscale (Melamphaes parvus) is typically found at 0–860 m.
- Is the Little Bigscale dangerous to divers?
- The Little Bigscale is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Little Bigscale get?
- The Little Bigscale grows to about 4.9 cm.