Lowcrest Hatchetfish
NameLowcrest Hatchetfish
Scientific NameArgyropelecus aculeatus
Common NamesLowcrest Hatchetfish
FamilySternoptychidae
OriginAtlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Deep Sea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000000
Max Size (Inches)3.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)39-68
pH Range7.8-8.2
Compatible SpeciesNone
Description
The Lowcrest Hatchetfish is a deep-sea marine fish characterized by its compressed, hatchet-shaped body and silvery coloration. It possesses bioluminescent photophores along its ventral side, used for counter-illumination in the mesopelagic zone. This species is a carnivore, feeding on small crustaceans in its vast oceanic habitat.
