Javelin Spookfish
Bathylychnops exilis
The javelin spookfish is a deep-sea fish of the mesopelagic and bathypelagic zones, usually found far below the reach of sunlight. It drifts and hovers in dark water, using its specialized upward-looking eyes to detect faint silhouettes of prey above. Its diet likely consists of small crustaceans, fishes, and other drifting animals caught with quick snaps and short lunges. A notable feature is its unusual eye structure, including accessory viewing surfaces that help it scan the dim ocean around it.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Javelin Spookfish