Blob Sculpin

Fish > Sculpins

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Blob SculpinScientific Name: Psychrolutes phrictusCategory: FishSubcategory: SculpinsSize: Total length: 20–28 in (50–70 cm); Record specimens reach 30 in (76 cm)Weight: 15–22 lb (7–10 kg)Lifespan: Estimated 30–50+ years in deep ocean...

Clown Killifish

Fish > Killifishes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Clown KillifishScientific Name: Epiplatys annulatusCategory: FishSubcategory: KillifishesSize: Total length: 1.2–1.5 in (3.0–3.8 cm)Weight: 0.03–0.07 oz (1.0–2.0 g)Lifespan: 2–3 years in the wild; up to 4 years in captivityDiet: Carnivore /...

Goatsbeard Brotula

Fish > Ophidiiforms

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Goatsbeard BrotulaScientific Name: Brotula multibarbataCategory: FishSubcategory: OphidiiformsSize: Total length: 18–30 in (45–75 cm); verified records reach up to 39 in (100 cm)Weight: 3.0–8.5 lb (1.4–3.9 kg)Lifespan: 12–18 years in the...

Southern Frilled Shark

Fish > Frilled Sharks

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Southern Frilled SharkScientific Name: Chlamydoselachus africanaCategory: FishSubcategory: Frilled SharksSize: Total length: 3.8–4.8 ft (1.15–1.45 m); Females reach up to 5.0 ft (1.5 m)Weight: 15–25 lb (7–12 kg)Lifespan: Estimated 25–40 years...

Dracula Fish

Fish > Cyprinids

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Dracula FishScientific Name: Danionella draculaCategory: FishSubcategory: CyprinidsSize: Total length: 0.6–0.7 in (16–17 mm); one of the smallest vertebratesWeight: < 0.004 oz (0.1 g)Lifespan: 1–2 years in the wildDiet: Carnivore /...

Pacific Spookfish

Fish > Chimaeras

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pacific SpookfishScientific Name: Rhinochimaera pacificaCategory: FishSubcategory: ChimaerasSize: Total length: 3.3–4.3 ft (1.0–1.3 m); Snout comprises up to one-third of lengthWeight: 4.4–8.8 lb (2.0–4.0 kg)Lifespan: Estimated 30+ years in...

Russell’s Oarfish

Fish > Lampriformes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Russell’s OarfishScientific Name: Regalecus russeliiCategory: FishSubcategory: LampriformesSize: Total length: 15–26 ft (4.5–8.0 m); Body depth: 8–14 in (20–35 cm)Weight: 150–450 lb (70–200 kg)Lifespan: Estimated 20–30+ years in deep...

Australian Angelshark

Fish > Sharks & Rays

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Australian AngelsharkScientific Name: Squatina australisCategory: FishSubcategory: Sharks & RaysSize: Total length: 3.3–5.0 ft (1.0–1.5 m); Maximum verified length: 5.2 ft (1.58 m)Weight: 15–35 lb (7–16 kg)Lifespan: 15–20+ years in coastal...

Yellow Pancake Batfish

Fish > Batfishes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Yellow Pancake BatfishScientific Name: Malthopsis luteaCategory: FishSubcategory: BatfishesSize: Total length: 3.5–5.5 in (9–14 cm)Weight: 2.0–4.5 oz (50–130 g)Lifespan: Estimated 5–8 years in benthic marine habitatsDiet: Carnivore / Benthic...

Bargibant’s Pygmy Seahorse

Fish > Pipefishes & Seahorses

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bargibant’s Pygmy SeahorseScientific Name: Hippocampus bargibantiCategory: FishSubcategory: Pipefishes & SeahorsesSize: Total length: 0.5–0.8 in (1.4–2.0 cm) from snout to tip of curled tailWeight: Under 0.04 oz (less than 1...