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Hammerjaw

Reference

IB1061

Category

Fishes

Family Name

Lancetfishes/Hammerjaws - ALEPISAURIDAE

Common Name

Hammerjaw

Scientific Name

Omosudis lowii

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

Notes

Lancetfishes are among the larges pelagic predators in deep water, the largest member, the Longnose Lancetfish can reach up to 2 m in length, the Hammerjaw is much smaller, growing to about 20 cm in length and is found worldwide. It feeds mainly on squids and is capable of swallowing prey larger than itself.

Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia

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