Location
All oceans except polar.

Size
Up to 6.5 ft or 2m.

Are they edible
Yes, but it’s not a popular choice. Their flesh is watery, gelatinous, and sweet to the taste. They are often caught by accident while fishermen are after tuna. This makes Lancetfish a pest, as they take the important bait meant for the more sought after fish.

What do they eat
They are famous for their cannibalistic eating habits (yes they eat each other). They also feast on crustaceans, squid and smaller species of fish. Mostly doing this during the night. Lancetfish are preyed upon by sharks, seals and other large fish, including tuna.

Reproduction
They are hermaphrodites, so offspring just spawn instead of needing a sexual partner.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this post. Animals are some of the most interesting things on Earth, in my opinion. There is an endless amount of species. I aim to write more posts in the future about unique creatures that exist on our planet. Stay tuned for more content like this.

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