Alepocephalus rostratus: The Enigmatic Black Scabbardfish of the Deep

Meet Alepocephalus rostratus, the pointed-snout smoothhead — a rare, deep-sea fish found at depths of 800–2500 meters in the Atlantic Ocean. Learn about its velvety black skin, scaleless head, large eyes, plankton-based diet, and elusive biology. Explore deep-sea ecology, mesopelagic zone adaptations, and the hidden biodiversity of the abyssal ocean. Perfect for marine science enthusiasts and deep-ocean explorers!