Common Black Dragonfish
Idiacanthus Atlanticus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameIdiacanthus Atlanticus
Other namesAtlantic Dragonfish, Black Dragonfish
SizeUp to 40 cm (16 in)
WeightUp to 12 g (.026 lb)
FamilyDragonfish / Stomiidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeepsea, offshore waters, move to shallower water at night
