Burmese Bamboo Shark

Fish > Orectolobiformes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Burmese Bamboo SharkScientific Name: Chiloscyllium burmensisCategory: FishSubcategory: OrectolobiformesSize: Total length: 20–25 in (50–64 cm); Slender cylindrical bodyWeight: 1.5–3.5 lb (0.7–1.6 kg)Lifespan: Estimated 15–20 years in tropical...

Bootlace Worm

Invertebrates > Ribbon Worms

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bootlace WormScientific Name: Lineus longissimusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Ribbon WormsSize: Length: 15–30 ft (5–10 m); exceptional specimens extend over 100 ft (30 m); Width: 0.2–0.4 in (5–10 mm)Weight: 1.5–5.0 oz (40–140 g)Lifespan:...

Silver Rockling

Fish > Gadiformes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Silver RocklingScientific Name: Gaidropsarus argentatusCategory: FishSubcategory: GadiformesSize: Total length: 10–16 in (25–40 cm)Weight: 0.7–1.5 lb (0.3–0.7 kg)Lifespan: 8–12 years in sub-zero Arctic deep-sea trenchesDiet: Carnivore / Benthic...

Tropical Sawshark

Fish > Sharks & Rays

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Tropical SawsharkScientific Name: Pristiophorus delicatusCategory: FishSubcategory: Sharks & RaysSize: Total length: 28.0–35.4 in (70–90 cm)Weight: 2.2–4.4 lb (1.0–2.0 kg)Lifespan: 12–18 years in deep offshore benthic habitatsDiet:...

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...