Pacific viperfish
Pacific viperfish

Pacific viperfish

Chauliodus macouni

Has fang-like teeth so long they cannot fit inside its mouth when closed; uses a bioluminescent lure to attract prey in total darkness.

Depth range
25–4390 m / 82–14403 ft
Conservation status
Least Concern

Open Ocean & Big Fish · Deep Sea Fish

Eastern Pacific

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