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Pseudobathylagus

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Pseudobathylagus
Scientific classification
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Pseudobathylagus

Species:
P. milleri
Binomial name
Pseudobathylagus milleri

Pseudobathylagus milleri, the stout blacksmelt, also called the owlfish due to its large eyes relative to its body, is a species of deep-sea smelt native to the north Pacific Ocean where it is found to depths of 6,600 m (21,700 ft). This species grows to a length of 16.5 cm (6.5 in).

References

  • Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Pseudobathylagus milleri". FishBase. February 2012 version.

Video of a squid subduing and killing an owlfish from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.