Fin's Fish Guide
The Toothed pearlfish (Echiodon dentatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Carapidae that grows up to 17 cm.
Description
The toothed pearlfish is a pearlfish from the Atlantic Ocean. The species grows to about 17 cm and has a slender, translucent, rearward-tapering body with sharp teeth and no pelvic fins. Some pearlfishes live as lodgers inside sea cucumbers or shellfish, but this species lives largely free in the deep sea. It occurs over a wide depth range, from about 120 to more than 3000 metres, and hunts small zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Toothed pearlfish?
The Toothed pearlfish has a snake-like body, is mainly white and shows a plain pattern. Translucent tapering body with sharp teeth; free-living pearlfish
Where does the Toothed pearlfish live?
The Toothed pearlfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Atlantic deep sea
How big does the Toothed pearlfish get?
The Toothed pearlfish grows to a maximum of about 17 cm.
Is the Toothed pearlfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Toothed pearlfish is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Toothed pearlfish edible?
The Toothed pearlfish is not usually eaten.
Easily confused with
These species look like the Toothed pearlfish and live in the same waters.
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Same genus Echiodon
More from the family Carapidae
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