Black lizardfish (Bathysauropsis gracilis)

Scientific name: Bathysauropsis gracilis G?nther, 1878

The Black lizardfish (Bathysauropsis gracilis) is a marine fish of the family Bathysauropsidae. Native range: Circumglobal in southern oceans.

Biology

Dorsal spines: 0; Dorsal soft rays: 10-11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11. Body and head purplish to brownish black, fins lighter.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Bathysauropsis gracilis
Family
Bathysauropsidae (Lizard greeneyes)
Order
Aulopiformes (Grinners)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
32.0
Depth range
1055–2835 m (3461–9301 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1055 - 2835 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Circumglobal in southern oceans.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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