Whalefish

Cetomimidae

Abyssal Stats

Depth

1,000–3,500 m (3,300–11,500 ft)

Size

Up to 40 cm (16 in)

Habitat

Bathypelagic Zone

Diet

Crustaceans and small fish

"Males, females, and juveniles look so different they were once thought to be three separate species."

Think you know the Whalefish?

Red-orange fish with no scales and a highly developed sensory system.

Their body shape and large mouth are vaguely reminiscent of a whale's silhouette.