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The Longnose Greeneye (Parasudis truculenta) is a saltwater fish of the family Chlorophthalmidae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The longnose greeneye is a deepwater fish of the greeneye family (Chlorophthalmidae) from the western Atlantic Ocean. The species has a slender body with a pointed snout and large, green-shining eyes, to which the name refers, an adaptation to the dim deep water. It lives on and near the bottom of the deeper continental shelf and slope. As a bottom predator it feeds on small fishes and sometimes cuttlefish. Like many related species it is a hermaphrodite. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Longnose Greeneye?
The Longnose Greeneye has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Large, green-glossy eyes for the dim deep water; hermaphrodite.
Where does the Longnose Greeneye live?
The Longnose Greeneye lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic; deeper continental shelf and slope.
How big does the Longnose Greeneye get?
The Longnose Greeneye grows to a maximum of about 25 cm. On average the species is around 23 cm.
Is the Longnose Greeneye dangerous to humans?
No, the Longnose Greeneye is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Longnose Greeneye edible?
The Longnose Greeneye is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Parasudis
More from the family Chlorophthalmidae
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