Scaly Dragonfish

The long barbel on the chin of this dragonfish (Stomias boa) has a glowing tip that may attract prey. With its large mouth and sharp, curved teeth, the fish makes quick work of any prey that venture too close. Scaly dragonfish live at depths of 200-1,500 meters (656-4,921 feet) and grow up to 32 centimeters (12.6 inches) long. More about deep ocean can be found in the Deep Ocean Exploration section.

The long barbel on the chin of this dragonfish has a glowing tip that may attract prey.
© David Shale

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so does the drago fish swim

so does the drago fish swim in the pacifcic

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 12/02/2012 - 9:29am.

Hi, The scaly dragonfish is

Hi,

The scaly dragonfish is found around the world in the deep sea, except the northern Pacific and northwest Atlantic--so yes, it does swim in the Pacific Ocean, just not in the northern parts.

Thanks for commenting and visiting the site.

Submitted by Ocean Portal Team on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 6:58pm.

Awesome picture!

Awesome picture!

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 7:57pm.

Deep sea creatures are very

Deep sea creatures are very interesting.

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 6:35pm.

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