Black Loosejaw
Malacosteus Niger
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Malacosteus Niger
Other names
Stoplight Loosejaw, Northern Stoplight Loosejaw, Lightless Loosejaw, Black Hinged Head
Size
Up to 27 cm (10.6 in)
Weight
Up to 8 g (.017 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deepsea, ocean waters, bathypelagic & mesopelagic zones
Depth Range
