Mirrorbelly
Monacoa grimaldii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–4750 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small deep sea fish of the open ocean, the mirrorbelly carries tubular, upward pointing eyes to catch the faint light filtering down from above. It lives in the dim midwater layers, its range hemmed in by the ten degree water line and a band of particular salinity.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Argentiniformes › Opisthoproctidae › Monacoa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 319394.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mirrorbelly live?
- The Mirrorbelly (Monacoa grimaldii) is typically found at 0–4750 m.
- Is the Mirrorbelly dangerous to divers?
- The Mirrorbelly is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mirrorbelly get?
- The Mirrorbelly grows to about 8 cm.