https://cdn.fishfyi.com/og/es/fish/bony-eared-assfish.png

Bony-eared assfish

Acanthonus armatus

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Longitud Máxima
37,5 cm
Rango de Profundidad
1171-4415m
Familia

Acerca de

A bizarre deep-sea cusk eel named for its bony, ear-like opercula. Found in deep Atlantic and Pacific waters below 2000m. Has the largest brain-to-body ratio of any known vertebrate. Poorly studied.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 37,5 cm
Rango de Profundidad 1171-4415m

Habitat & Distribution

Deep sea (bathypelagic/benthic) in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans at depths of 2000-4500m. Cold, dark deep-water habitats over soft sediment.

Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
1171-4415m
{# Distribution Map — SVG world map highlighting countries where the fish is found. Expects: distribution_country_codes (JSON array of ISO alpha-2 codes) #}

Taxonomy

Orden Ophidiiformes
Familia Ophidiidae
Especies Acanthonus armatus

Preguntas Frecuentes

How big does Bony-eared assfish get?
Bony-eared assfish can grow up to 37.5 cm long.
Where is Bony-eared assfish found?
Deep sea (bathypelagic/benthic) in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans at depths of 2000-4500m. Cold, dark deep-water habitats over soft sediment.
What family does Bony-eared assfish belong to?
Bony-eared assfish (Acanthonus armatus) belongs to the family Ophidiidae in the order Ophidiiformes.

Similar Fish

Other species in the Ophidiidae family

External Databases

Explore More

Fish Rankings

Discover the largest, heaviest, and most exciting fish species

Nature FYI Family

Explore more wildlife and biodiversity encyclopedias