Fish > Ghost Sharks & Chimaeras
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pointy-nosed Blue ChimaeraScientific Name: Hydrolagus trolliCategory: FishSubcategory: Ghost Sharks & ChimaerasSize: Total length: 30–47 in (75–120 cm); Females slightly larger than malesWeight: 6.5–15.4 lb (3.0–7.0 kg)Lifespan: 25–40...
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...
Fish > Stomiidae & Dragonfishes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pacific BlackdragonScientific Name: Idiacanthus antrostomusCategory: FishSubcategory: Stomiidae & DragonfishesSize: Females: 12–16 in (30–40 cm); Males: 2.0–3.0 in (5–7 cm)Weight: 1.5–3.5 oz (40–100 g) for mature femalesLifespan: 3–5 years...
