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Which fish is the deepest-living known vertebrate?

Quick Answer

The hadal snailfish is the deepest-living known vertebrate, found at depths of around 8,000 meters and deeper in ocean trenches.

The Full Story

Hadal snailfishes are small, gelatinous fish adapted to life in the deepest parts of the ocean. They have been observed in trenches at depths around 8,000 meters, and some related species have been recorded even deeper. Their bodies are soft and fragile, which helps them survive under crushing pressure. They are among the most extreme examples of vertebrate life on Earth.

Key Facts

1.Lives at around 8,000 meters depth
2.Found in hadal trenches
3.Belongs to the snailfish group, family Liparidae

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