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Not much is known about the life span of the viperfish, but most researchers think they live between 15 and 30 years. In captivity, they rarely live longer than a few hours. Viperfish are found in tropical and temperate waters throughout the world at depths of up to 9,000 feet (2,800 meters).
- How long do Pacific viperfish live?
- Are viperfish blind?
- Where does the viperfish live?
- Is a Dragonfish a viperfish?
- Does the viperfish live in the Twilight Zone?
- How does a viperfish survive?
- Do viperfish have predators?
- What do Pacific viperfish eat?
- How do viperfish see?
- Is there a dragon fish?
- When was the Pacific viperfish discovered?
- How do viperfish glow?
How long do Pacific viperfish live?
Pacific viperfish have been recorded living from 15–40 years in their natural habitat.
Are viperfish blind?
Just as humans, viperfish appear to be using two types of photoreceptor cells called rods and cones to see. Both cones and rods contain light-sensitive proteins called opsins. Most vertebrates, however, only have one opsin protein which means they become color-blind in dim light such as the deep ocean.
Where does the viperfish live?
They are found in tropical regions of the major oceans. The viperfishes are deep-sea dwellers and have luminescent organs along the sides; the lights sometimes function in the attraction of other fishes on which they feed.
Is a Dragonfish a viperfish?
The Dragonfish, Viperfish or Loosejaw is an amazing deep sea fish with a sneaky light trick that it uses to outwit its prey.
Does the viperfish live in the Twilight Zone?
Scientists have also found algae, fish eggs, and small crustaceans in viperfish specimens. ... In the ocean twilight zone, it's feast or famine—and this ferocious fish is prepared for both.
How does a viperfish survive?
How viperfish survive. Viperfish are one of the fiercest predators living in the deep ocean. They live in the deep ocean where it is so dark they are invisible to other fish when they are still in the water. Viperfish use photophores along their sides to help conceal their body from fish swimming beneath it.
Do viperfish have predators?
Viperfish are known to be preyed upon by sharks and some species of dolphin.
What do Pacific viperfish eat?
Pacific viperfish will mostly eat crustaceans and small fish. They typically reach lengths of up to 1 foot and are considered an example of deep-sea gigantism.
How do viperfish see?
Photophores: Many viperfishes have light-producing organs called photophores alongside its body and on the tip of its dorsal fin. ... sloani can see prey and attack, while the prey cannot see the light emitted!
Is there a dragon fish?
Dragonfish are found in warm Indo-Pacific waters. They are small (to about 16 centimetres [6 1/2 inches] long), elongated fish encased in bony rings of armour. ... One of the best known dragonfish is Pegasus volitans, a blue-eyed, brown or deep-red fish found from India to Australia.
When was the Pacific viperfish discovered?
Sloane's viperfish, Chauliodus sloani, is a predatory, mesopelagic dragonfish found in deep-pelagic waters across the world. The species was first described by German scientists Marcus Elieser Bloch and Johann Gottlob Schneider in their 1801 book Systema ichthyologiae: iconibus CX illustratum, volume 1.
How do viperfish glow?
The viperfish, Chauliodus sloani, has a luminescent lure on the end of a modified fin ray that it can arch forward in front of its mouth. In the dim depths, all that the viperfish's would-be prey sees is a glowing morsel.
