Bigeye Slickhead
NameBigeye Slickhead
Scientific NameSagamichthys abei
Common NamesBigeye Slickhead, Abe's Slickhead
FamilyAlepocephalidae
OriginPacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Max Size (Inches)13.8
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)34-39
pH Range7.8-8.2
Description
The Bigeye Slickhead is a deep-sea fish characterized by its dark coloration and large eyes, adapted for low-light environments. It inhabits bathypelagic and mesopelagic zones of the world's oceans, feeding on zooplankton and small invertebrates. This species is not suitable for home aquariums due to its specialized deep-sea habitat requirements.
