Scary creatures September 28, 2019-Deep Sea Hatchetfish
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Started by metmike - Sept. 28, 2019, 5:35 p.m.

Marine Hatchetfish

  • Latin name: Sternoptychinae
  • Scary feature: Shaped like a hatchet
  • Range: Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans
  • Size: Length: 1.1 to 6 inches (2.8 to 12 cm)
  • Diet: Plankton and small fish

Can you imagine seeing a hatchet blade swimming toward you? Well, that's what the marine hatchetfish looks like.

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These fish have special organs that light up their bodies similar to fireflies. Ths light-producing ability protects them against predators and plays a role in courtship.

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By metmike - Sept. 28, 2019, 5:42 p.m.
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Marine Hatchetfish

  • Latin name: Sternoptychinae
  • Scary feature: Shaped like a hatchet
  • Range: Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans
  • Size: Length: 1.1 to 6 inches (2.8 to 12 cm)
  • Diet: Plankton and small fish

Can you imagine seeing a hatchet blade swimming toward you? Well, that's what the marine hatchetfish looks like.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbY3bSg8ua8


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_hatchetfish