Image Bank - Fishes
Deepsea Lizardfish
Reference |
IB1066 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Deepsea Lizardfishes - BATHYSAURIDAE |
Common Name |
Deepsea Lizardfish |
Scientific Name |
Bathysaurus ferox |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The two species of Deepsea Lizarfish are found worldwide, in deep water from 600 m to 5 000 m. They grow to about 80 cm in length. Like their shallow-water relatives (Synodontidae) they probably rest immobile on the substrate and ambush passing prey. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |