Viper Dogfish

Fish > Dogfish Sharks

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Viper DogfishScientific Name: Trigonognathus kabeyaiCategory: FishSubcategory: Dogfish SharksSize: Total length: 18–21 in (45–54 cm); Females slightly larger than malesWeight: 0.9–1.8 lb (400–800 g)Lifespan: 12–18 years in deep oceanic...

Strawberry Squid

Invertebrates > Histioteuthidae & Deep-Sea Squids

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Strawberry SquidScientific Name: Histioteuthis heteropsisCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Histioteuthidae & Deep-Sea SquidsSize: Mantle length: 3.5–5.5 in (9–14 cm); Total length with tentacles: up to 18 in (45 cm)Weight: 5.0–12.0 oz...

Plainfin Midshipman

Fish > Batrachoididae & Toadfishes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Plainfin MidshipmanScientific Name: Porichthys notatusCategory: FishSubcategory: Batrachoididae & ToadfishesSize: Total length: 8–15 in (20–38 cm); mature males are larger than femalesWeight: 0.5–1.2 lb (220–550 g)Lifespan: 4–6 years in...

Rough Glass Squid

Invertebrates > Cephalopods

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Rough Glass SquidScientific Name: Cranchia scabraCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CephalopodsSize: Mantle length: 4.0–6.0 in (10–15 cm); Total length: 6.0–8.5 in (15–22 cm)Weight: 1.8–4.5 oz (50–130 g)Lifespan: Estimated 1–2 years in oceanic...