Hammerjaw
The hammerjaw (Omosudis lowii) is a small deep-sea fish found worldwide in tropical and temperate waters to 4,000 m (13,000 ft) depth. It is the only member of its family, Omosudidae. These creatures are prey of lancetfish and tuna.
Description[change | change source]
It resembles a small viperfish. The large head is dominated by a massive, truncated lower jaw and large, creepy eyes. The lower jaw has a black chin. Its mouth is quite scary because of its oversized, transparent, and dagger-like teeth; the palatine bones possess 1–4 pairs of slightly smaller teeth.
Life history[change | change source]
Very little is known of the hammerjaw's life history.
How they swim[change | change source]
It is inferred from their sporadic capture and sleek morphology that hammerjaws are swift swimmers, which makes them impossible for you to catch.
Diet[change | change source]
They are carnivorous and feed on squid and others.
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References[change | change source]
- "Omosudis lowii". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 11 March 2006.
- Froese, Rainer, and Daniel Pauly, eds. (2005). "Omosudidae" in FishBase. October 2005 version.
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2005). "Omosudis lowii" in FishBase. October 2005 version.
- McGrouther, M. (2004). Hammerjaw, Omosudis lowei, Australian Museum Online, October 2005 version