Fish

Black scabbardfish

Aphanopus carbo

PacificAtlanticIndianSouthernArctic A single ocean

Atlantic, mostly in the north, from Iceland to the Canaries and Madeira

Depth

200 to 2,300 m, mostly 700 to 1,300 m

Size

Up to 1.5 m

Diet

Fish, crustaceans, squid

Zone

Twilight zone · 200 – 1,000 m

Key facts

• Long and black with coppery glints, it has large eyes and a jaw bristling with teeth.
• In Madeira, it is a widely eaten fish, caught on deep lines.

Verified sources

1. FishBase, Aphanopus carbo
2. FishBase, Aphanopus carbo

In the game: Prey: +8 points

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