Largeye Lepidion
NameLargeye Lepidion
Scientific NameLepidion schmidti
Common NamesLargeye Lepidion, Large-eyed Codling
FamilyMoridae
OriginNorth Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)23.6
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)35-45
pH Range7.8-8.2
Compatible SpeciesNone (not suitable for home aquaria)
Description
The Largeye Lepidion is a deep-sea fish from the codling family, Moridae, found in the cold, abyssal waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. It possesses large eyes adapted for low light conditions and is a predatory species. This species is not suitable for home aquaria due to its specialized deep-sea habitat requirements.
