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Fish
Viperfish
Chauliodus sloani
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 15-30 years
- Weight
- Unknown
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Viperfish (Chauliodus sloani) is a carnivore species found in Deep tropical oceans. It typically lives 15-30 years and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the viperfish: Viperfish have teeth so long they cannot close their mouths and use bioluminescence to lure prey.
Fish are aquatic vertebrates that breathe through gills and make up the most diverse group of vertebrates on Earth, with countless species living in oceans, rivers, and lakes.