Giant Dragonfish
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Description
The Giant Dragonfish is a Fish that lives in Devil's Spine in The Iron Rig DLC.
Fishing
When fishing for Giant Dragonfish, the game utilizes the spiral minigame.
Pursuits
- One needed in the first part of the Scientist's Strange Specimens.
Real-Life Counterpart
- The Dragonfish, belonging to the family Opisthoproctidae, is a remarkable deep-sea fish known for its elongated body and unique adaptations to life in extreme underwater environments. Found at depths of around 200 to 2,000 meters (656 to 6,562 feet), this fish typically reaches lengths of up to 30 centimeters (12 inches). Dragonfish are characterized by their bioluminescent capabilities, featuring light-emitting organs along their bodies that help them attract prey and communicate in the dark depths of the ocean. Their large, fang-like teeth and flexible jaws allow them to consume a variety of prey, including small fish and crustaceans. Despite their intimidating appearance, Dragonfish are primarily solitary creatures, relying on their specialized adaptations to thrive in the deep-sea ecosystem. Their unique biology and behaviors provide valuable insights into the complexities of deep-sea life and the evolutionary strategies that allow organisms to survive in such extreme conditions. Research on Dragonfish contributes to a broader understanding of marine biodiversity and the ecological roles of deep-sea species.
Trivia
- The Giant Dragonfish is a reference to the Giant Dragonfish, a fabricated fish from a famously false publication by William Beebe. This fish is now believed to have been a hoax, or at least a misidentification. None of Beebe's discovered fish have ever been reidentified. Another of Beebe's discoveries was the Abyssal Rainbow Gar.