Twinthread Dragonfish
Eustomias bifilis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–800 m
- Max size: 12.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small black dragonfish of the deep open ocean, it dangles a luminous barbel from its chin to lure prey in the dark mesopelagic zone. It ranges down toward eight hundred metres and grows only to about thirteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Stomiiformes › Stomiidae › Eustomias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275068.
FAQ
- How deep does the Twinthread Dragonfish live?
- The Twinthread Dragonfish (Eustomias bifilis) is typically found at 0–800 m.
- Is the Twinthread Dragonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Twinthread Dragonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Twinthread Dragonfish get?
- The Twinthread Dragonfish grows to about 12.5 cm.