Species FishDeep-sea Lizardfish

Deep-sea Lizardfish

Bathysaurus ferox

UncommonFish
Illustration of Deep-sea Lizardfish (Bathysaurus ferox)

This species features a long, slender body and sharp teeth, making it an efficient predator. The Deep-sea Lizardfish can grow up to 1 meter in length.

Habitat
Deep-sea habitats, usually found at depths of 200 to 1,500 meters.
Diet
Carnivorous, preying on smaller fish and squid.
How common
Uncommon

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