Chauliodus sloani (Naval viper)

This fish lives up to 1000 meters deep. It has also large teeth quesa second dorsal fin. She can kill more voluminous prey than.

Chauliodus Sloani fish is a fish present in the oceans around the world. It is also known as sea viper or aging fish. It is a tall fish, often reaching a length of 60 centimeters. He has an elongated and tapered body, with a flattened head and prominent eyes located on the side of the head. His mouth is small and fitted with sharp teeth, which allows him to capture and eat prey like small fish and crustaceans.

The Chauliodus Sloani fish is mainly recognizable thanks to its shiny blue color, which can vary from azure to dark blue. Its lower part is often white or gray, and it has black vertical strips on the sides of its body. These bands are more pronounced in young fish and are erased with age.

The Chauliodus Sloani fish is an active predator, which hunts its prey by swimming quickly thanks to its powerful fins. He also has the distinction of having a luminous organ located on his head, called a photophore, which allows him to produce light. This photophore serves him to attract his prey, but he can also serve as a defense by dazzling his predators.

Chauliodus Sloani fish is a lonely fish that lives in depth, generally between 200 and 1000 meters deep. It feeds mainly on smaller fish than him, but he can also eat cephalopods and crustaceans. Chauliodus Sloani fish is considered a edible fish, although its flesh is not very appreciated due to its pronounced taste.

The male has the larger dorsal fin and a minor tail.

Unknown in aquarium.