Gibbs's Dragonfish
Eustomias gibbsi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1100 m
- Max size: 15.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small black dragonfish of the deep open ocean, this species carries a chin barbel and rows of light organs to lure and find prey in the dark. It lives in the midwater between about 50 and 800 metres. Much about its exact depth range still needs confirming.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Stomiiformes › Stomiidae › Eustomias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275093.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gibbs's Dragonfish live?
- The Gibbs's Dragonfish (Eustomias gibbsi) is typically found at 0–1100 m.
- Is the Gibbs's Dragonfish dangerous to divers?
- The Gibbs's Dragonfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gibbs's Dragonfish get?
- The Gibbs's Dragonfish grows to about 15.6 cm.