Deepsea lizardfishes were first described in 1878 by British zoologist Albert Günther, who created the generic name … Meer weergeven

Deep-sea lizardfish resemble shallow-water lizardfishes, as reflected in their common names. Adults reach over 70 cm in length, and have a slender, cylindrical body. Their lizard-like bony head is flattened, unlike in mos… Meer weergeven

Deepsea lizardfish are typical inhabitants of the deep ocean floor. They are found circumglobally, in tropical and temperate latitudes (65° N to 40° S) at depths of 600–3,500 m in the aphotic zone, where wat… Meer weergeven

Deepsea lizardfish are one of the world's deepest living apex predators, and will not hesitate to eat anything they meet, including their own kind. They are predominantly piscivores, hunting deep-dwel… Meer weergeven

Although they are common inhabitants of the ocean floor, these deep-sea fish are considered a conservation concern. Meer weergeven