Back to Creature Archive

Pacific Blackdragon

Idiacanthus antrostomus

Deep sea Pacific Blackdragon specimen

Image via Wikimedia Commons

Abyssal Stats

Depth

Up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft)

Size

Females 60 cm (24 in); Males 8 cm (3 in)

Habitat

Mesopelagic Zone

Diet

Small fish

What they'd be sayin'

"Female blackdragons look like alien serpents with fangs, but males are tiny and have no teeth."

Think you know the Pacific Blackdragon?

Start Quiz

Deep Sea Profile

Eel-like fish with ultra-black skin; females have a glowing lure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it have a lure?

Yes, the female has a glowing chin barbel to attract prey.

View on Wikipedia
Take the QuizLibraryWikipedia