Shiny Loosejaw
Aristostomias scintillans
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1219 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender deep sea dragonfish of the dark midwater, the shiny loosejaw can produce red light that most of its prey cannot see, giving it a private spotlight in the black. It feeds on crustaceans, drifts up and down through the day, and scatters planktonic eggs and larvae.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Stomiiformes › Stomiidae › Aristostomias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275007.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shiny Loosejaw live?
- The Shiny Loosejaw (Aristostomias scintillans) is typically found at 0–1219 m.
- Is the Shiny Loosejaw dangerous to divers?
- The Shiny Loosejaw is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shiny Loosejaw get?
- The Shiny Loosejaw grows to about 23 cm.