Fin's Fish Guide
The Bigeye scabbard fish (Benthodesmus elongatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Trichiuridae that grows up to 100 cm.
Description
The slender frostfish is a cutlassfish relative (Trichiuridae) from the open ocean. The species has an extremely elongate, ribbon-shaped, silvery body with a long dorsal fin and a large mouth with fine, fang-like teeth. Juveniles live mesopelagically, while older ones also occur near the bottom. As a predator it hunts crustaceans, especially prawns and euphausiids, and small fishes. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bigeye scabbard fish?
The Bigeye scabbard fish has a snake-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Extremely long, ribbon-shaped silvery body with fang-like teeth; pelagic predator.
Where does the Bigeye scabbard fish live?
The Bigeye scabbard fish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Open ocean; mesopelagic and near the bottom.
How big does the Bigeye scabbard fish get?
The Bigeye scabbard fish grows to a maximum of about 100 cm.
Is the Bigeye scabbard fish dangerous to humans?
No, the Bigeye scabbard fish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bigeye scabbard fish edible?
The Bigeye scabbard fish is rarely eaten.
Want the complete picture on the Bigeye scabbard fish?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Bigeye scabbard fish is one of 12,519 species in the app.
All data
Identification
Appearance
Habitat & distribution
Behaviour & biology
For anglers
Safety
Status & sources
Same genus Benthodesmus
More from the family Trichiuridae
Want the complete picture on the Bigeye scabbard fish?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Bigeye scabbard fish is one of 12,519 species in the app.