Black Deepsea Lizardfish

Bathysauropsis Gracilis
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Quick Facts

Scientific nameBathysauropsis Gracilis
Other namesBlack Lizardfish, Deepwater Greeneye
SizeUp to 32 cm (12.5 in)
WeightUnder .50 kg (1.10 lb)
FamilyPale Deepsea Lizardfish / Bathysauroididae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionDeepsea, bottom dweller, seamounts, bathyal zone
Black Deepsea Lizardfish Distribution