Common name : Common sabertooth, Common fangtooth
Scientific name : Anoplogaster cornuta
Family : Anoplogastridae
Native to : Oceans worldwide
Interesting fact : Despite its looks, the fangtooth fish is actually harmless and its scientific name ‘Anoplo’ means unarmed.
Conservation status : Not Evaluated
Living really deep in the sea, up to 5000 metres, is the dreadful-looking fangtooth fish. Growing up to 9 cm, they have big mouths that they can’t shut due to their large fang-shaped teeth. They come to the surface during night and use contact chemoreception to find prey. Juveniles filter feed zooplankton from the water and adults feed on fish and squid.
