Pacific Viperfish
Chauliodus macouni
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–4390 m
- Max size: 29.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A deep sea predator with fangs too long to fit inside its mouth, the Pacific viperfish rises at night and sinks by day across an enormous depth range. Rows of light organs run along its belly, and it ambushes planktonic crustaceans, arrow worms and fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Stomiiformes › Stomiidae › Chauliodus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275055.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Viperfish live?
- The Pacific Viperfish (Chauliodus macouni) is typically found at 25–4390 m.
- Is the Pacific Viperfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Viperfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Viperfish get?
- The Pacific Viperfish grows to about 29.3 cm.