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...

Salmon Snailfish

Fish > Liparidae & Snailfishes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Salmon SnailfishScientific Name: Careproctus rastrinusCategory: FishSubcategory: Liparidae & SnailfishesSize: Total length: 12–16 in (30–40 cm); plump, tadpole-shaped profileWeight: 1.5–3.5 lb (0.7–1.6 kg); soft, gelatinous...

Giant Antarctic Sea Spider

Invertebrates > Colossendeidae & Sea Spiders

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Giant Antarctic Sea SpiderScientific Name: Colossendeis megalonyxCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Colossendeidae & Sea SpidersSize: Leg span: 12–20 in (30–50 cm); Central body length: 1.0–2.0 in (2.5–5.0 cm)Weight: 0.5–1.8 oz (15–50...

Atlantic Halibut

Fish > Ray-finned Fish

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Atlantic HalibutScientific Name: Hippoglossus hippoglossusCategory: FishSubcategory: Ray-finned FishSize: 1.5 to 2.5 m (4.9 to 8.2 ft); maximum recorded length up to 4.7 m (15.4 ft)Weight: 50 to 150 kg (110 to 330 lb); historical...