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The Sloane’s viperfish (Chauliodus sloani) lives in all tropical and subtropical parts of the oceans. The overall length of this animal is 20 to 35 cm, and it has the longest teeth in relation to the size of the head of all fish species. The Sloane’s viperfish can lower its gills by moving their internal skeleton to be able to swallow huge prey. Preserved specimen, taken at a depth of 800 m off Portuguese coast. | Viperzahn Fisch.Chauliodus sloani..1KMT-MN.800m Tiefe.09/86.vor Portugal.FS Poseidon

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The Sloane’s viperfish (Chauliodus sloani) lives in all tropical and subtropical parts of the oceans. The overall length of this animal is 20 to 35 cm, and it has the longest teeth in relation to the size of the head of all fish species. The Sloane’s viperfish can lower its gills by moving their internal skeleton to be able to swallow huge prey. Preserved specimen, taken at a depth of 800 m off Portuguese coast. | Viperzahn Fisch.Chauliodus sloani..1KMT-MN.800m Tiefe.09/86.vor Portugal.FS Poseidon