Body length1.8 tenths m
8.9 hundredthsKing size beds
15Aspirin tablets
8.18Almond lengths
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Fangtooth Fish
Owner of the largest teeth relative to body size of any fish/Deep Sea & Ocean Life
The fangtooth fish (Anoplogaster cornuta) has the largest teeth of any fish in proportion to its body size. Its lower fangs are so long that special pockets on either side of the brain accommodate them when the mouth is closed. Found at depths of 200 to 5,000 meters, the fangtooth is one of the deepest-living fish in the ocean. Despite its terrifying appearance, it is only about 18 cm long and is harmless to humans. Adults are dark brown or black, helping them remain invisible in the lightless deep. They can withstand the crushing pressure at depths of 5,000 meters.
Measurements
Fang length1.5 hundredths m
11.7 millionthsBridge spans
7 thousandthsChristmas trees
Body mass1.2 tenths kg
28.6 quintillionRibosome weights
240 millionthsGrand pianos
Maximum depth5,000 m
50City block lengths
1.7 millionSesame seeds
15,152Hammer lengths
Pressure at max depth50 million Pa
55.6Espresso machines
139 millionthsEarth core pressures
About 500 atmospheres