Fishing for Lovely hatchetfish

Argyropelecus aculeatus

The Lovely hatchetfish is a small, deep-sea fish known for its laterally compressed body and bioluminescent capabilities. Typically measuring around 2-3 inches and weighing less than 0.1 pounds, it inhabits the mesopelagic zone of the Atlantic Ocean. Its diet consists mainly of plankton and small crustaceans. The species exhibits vertical migration, ascending at night to feed. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase