Giant Hatchetfish

Fish > Deep-Sea Stomiiformes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Giant HatchetfishScientific Name: Argyropelecus gigasCategory: FishSubcategory: Deep-Sea StomiiformesSize: Standard length: 4.0–4.8 in (10–12 cm); largest species of marine hatchetfishWeight: 0.8–1.8 oz (25–50 g)Lifespan: 3–6 years in the...

Pelican Eel

Fish > Deep-Sea Fish

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pelican EelScientific Name: Eurypharynx pelecanoidesCategory: FishSubcategory: Deep-Sea FishSize: Total length: 2.0–3.3 ft (60–100 cm); pouch mouth accounts for nearly one-quarter of total body lengthWeight: 0.4–1.2 lb (180–550 g); gelatinous,...

Red Velvet Whalefish

Fish > Whalefishes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red Velvet WhalefishScientific Name: Barbourisia rufaCategory: FishSubcategory: WhalefishesSize: Length: 12–16 in (30–40 cm); Verified specimens reach up to 16.5 in (42 cm)Weight: 2.2–4.5 lb (1.0–2.0 kg)Lifespan: Estimated 20–30+ years in the...

Longnose Lancetfish

Fish > Deep-Sea Fishes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Longnose LancetfishScientific Name: Alepisaurus feroxCategory: FishSubcategory: Deep-sea FishesSize: Total length: 4.5–6.6 ft (1.4–2.0 m); Maximum recorded length: 6.9 ft (2.1 m)Weight: 9–20 lb (4–9 kg)Lifespan: Estimated 10–15 years in pelagic...

Cuvier’s Beaked Whale

Mammals > Cetaceans & Beaked Whales

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Cuvier’s Beaked WhaleScientific Name: Ziphius cavirostrisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Cetaceans & Beaked WhalesSize: Body length: 18–23 ft (5.5–7.0 m); Robust spindle-shaped bodyWeight: 4,000–6,800 lb (1,800–3,100 kg); Heavy medium...