Northern Smoothtongue
NameNorthern Smoothtongue
Scientific NameLeuroglossus schmidti
Common NamesNorthern Smoothtongue, Schmidt's Smoothtongue
FamilyBathylagidae
OriginNorth Pacific Ocean, Subarctic Pacific
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10000
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)32-40
pH Range7.8-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther deep-sea mesopelagic species (in highly specialized research aquariums only)
Description
The Northern Smoothtongue is a small, slender deep-sea fish found in the mesopelagic zone of the North Pacific. It possesses a silvery body and large eyes adapted for low light, feeding primarily on zooplankton. This species is not suitable for typical home aquariums due to its extreme environmental requirements.
