Ping-Pong Tree Sponge

Invertebrates > Carnivorous Sponges

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Ping-Pong Tree SpongeScientific Name: Chondrocladia lampadiglobusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Carnivorous SpongesSize: Stalk height: 12–20 in (30–50 cm); Globular heads: 0.4–0.8 in (10–20 mm)Weight: 1.5–3.5 oz (40–100 g)Lifespan:...

Gargantuan Whipnose Anglerfish

Fish > Anglerfish

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Gargantuan Whipnose AnglerfishScientific Name: Gigantactis gargantuaCategory: FishSubcategory: AnglerfishSize: Female body length: 14–18 in (35–45 cm); Illicium length: up to 4.5 ft (1.4 m); Males: 1.0–1.5 in (2.5–3.8 cm)Weight: 1.5–3.5 lb...

Smalltooth Dragonfish

Fish > Stomiiformes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Smalltooth DragonfishScientific Name: Pachystomias microdonCategory: FishSubcategory: StomiiformesSize: Standard length: 6.0–8.7 in (15–22 cm)Weight: 1.8–3.5 oz (50–100 g)Lifespan: 5–10 years in the cold deep sea abyssDiet: Carnivore / Apex...

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...