Longtooth Hairtail
Eupleurogrammus glossodon
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–80 m
- Max size: 70 cm
- For divers: safe
A long, ribbon thin predator, the hairtail rises toward the surface at night to chase small schooling fish, squid and crustaceans. It lives in coastal waters down to around 50 metres and stretches to roughly 70 cm.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Trichiuridae › Eupleurogrammus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280751.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longtooth Hairtail live?
- The Longtooth Hairtail (Eupleurogrammus glossodon) is typically found at 0–80 m.
- Is the Longtooth Hairtail dangerous to divers?
- The Longtooth Hairtail is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longtooth Hairtail get?
- The Longtooth Hairtail grows to about 70 cm.