Pacific Blackdragon
Idiacanthus antrostomus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1103 m
- Max size: 33 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The Pacific blackdragon hangs in the deep midwater by day and rises toward the surface at night to hunt small fish and crustaceans, drawn by a glowing barbel beneath its chin. The sexes could hardly be more different: females grow a third of a metre with fangs and a long body, while the dwarf males stay tiny, gutless and built only to find a mate.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Stomiiformes › Stomiidae › Idiacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275151.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Blackdragon live?
- The Pacific Blackdragon (Idiacanthus antrostomus) is typically found at 0–1103 m.
- Is the Pacific Blackdragon dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Blackdragon is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Blackdragon get?
- The Pacific Blackdragon grows to about 33 cm.