Fish

Viperfish

Chauliodus sloani

PacificAtlanticIndianSouthernArctic Found in 3 oceans

Tropical and temperate waters of all oceans, except the polar seas

Depth

500 to 2,500 m by day, rises at night

Size

Up to 35 cm

Diet

Fish, crustaceans

Zone

Twilight zone · 200 – 1,000 m

Key facts

• Its fangs are so long that they stick out past the other jaw when its mouth is closed.
• A photophore at the tip of a ray of its dorsal fin serves as a lure.
• Its head can tilt upward to swallow large prey.

Verified sources

1. Fishes of Australia - Sloane's Viperfish
2. FishBase - Chauliodus sloani
3. Animal Diversity Web - Chauliodus sloani
4. FishBase, Chauliodus sloani

In the game: Prey: +8 points

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