Deep Sea Profile
Small, tadpole-like fish adapted to life on the deep ocean floor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do they stay in place?
They have a suction disk on their belly, which is actually a modified pair of fins.
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Arbiter Snailfish
Careproctus kamikochii
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
500–1,000 m (1,600–3,300 ft)
Size
Up to 15 cm (6 in)
Habitat
Seafloor
Diet
Small crustaceans and worms
What they'd be sayin'
"I have a tadpole-like body with smooth, scaleless skin that feels like jelly."
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