Alepisaurus ferox
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| phylum | Chordata | Long snouted lancetfish, also known as the cannibal fish, is found in the ocean depths down to 1,830 m (6,000 ft). Daily vertical migrations from the epipelagic all the way down to the mesopelagic or bathypelagic zones are undertaken to find food. This species grows to 215 cm (85 in) in total length and a weight of 9 kg (20 lb).
The appellation cannibal fish stems from discoveries of partially-digested conspecifics in captured specimens. The known predators for A. ferox include yellowfin tuna, opah, fur seals, Pacific cod, and salmon shark. For more information, visit the Wikipedia entry. Get back to Anglerfish |
| class | Actinopterygii | |
| order | Aulopiformes | |
| family | Alepisauridae | |
| species | Alepisaurus ferox |
