Ninja Lanternshark

Fish > Sharks & Rays

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Ninja LanternsharkScientific Name: Etmopterus benchleyiCategory: FishSubcategory: Sharks & RaysSize: Total length: 18–20 in (45–51 cm); mature females slightly larger than malesWeight: 1.5–3.3 lb (0.7–1.5 kg); sleek, deep-sea squaliform...

Velvet Belly Lanternshark

Fish > Sharks & Rays

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Velvet Belly LanternsharkScientific Name: Etmopterus spinaxCategory: FishSubcategory: Sharks & RaysSize: Total length: 14–18 in (35–45 cm); maximum recorded 24 in (60 cm)Weight: 0.8–2.0 lb (0.4–0.9 kg); small, slender squaliform...

Binocular Fish

Fish > Opisthoproctidae & Barreleyes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Binocular FishScientific Name: Winteria telescopaCategory: FishSubcategory: Opisthoproctidae & BarreleyesSize: Standard length: 4.5–6.0 in (12–15 cm); compact compressed profileWeight: 1.5–3.5 oz (40–100 g)Lifespan: 6–10 years in deep...

Lovely Hatchetfish

Fish > Sternoptychidae & Marine Hatchetfishes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Lovely HatchetfishScientific Name: Argyropelecus aculeatusCategory: FishSubcategory: Sternoptychidae & Marine HatchetfishesSize: Total length: 2.5–3.3 in (6.4–8.3 cm)Weight: 0.4–0.8 oz (11–23 g)Lifespan: 1–3 years in open ocean...