Deepsea Fangjaw

Gonostoma Bathyphilum
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Quick Facts

Scientific nameGonostoma Bathyphilum
Other namesBristlemouth, Deepsea Lightfish, Spark Anglemouth
SizeUp to 17 cm (6.6 in)
WeightA few grams
FamilyBristlemouth / Gonostomatidae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionDeepsea, offshore
Deepsea Fangjaw Distribution