Description

Also known as Deepsea Fangtooth, Fangfish, Horned Fangtooth Fish, Longhorn Fangtooth, Ogrefish, Shorthorn Fangtooth.

Found singly or in schools, from near the surface, to very deep waters of the oceans.
They feed on crustaceans when young and fish as adults.
Juveniles found in shallow waters.
Length - 18cm
Depth - 2-5000m
Widespread Circumtropical

These deepsea fish have compressed bodies and huge mouths. Ref: https://fishbase.mnhn.fr/summary/2308