Size
This species reaches a max length in excess of 30 cm (12 in).
Biology
Most often found between 50 and 300 m (160 and 980 ft) during both day and night. They exhibit diel vertical migration, and individuals commonly migrate to 50 m (160 ft) or shallower during nighttime. Diet depends on life stage, with juveniles feeding on crustaceans while adults mainly feeding on other fish.
Article text: Wikipedia contributors, Benthalbella linguidens (source revision). Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Retrieved 2026-10-11.
