Smooth swallower

Dysalotus oligoscolus

Elongated Chiasmodontid Fish from the Indian Ocean

Cross-climate
Subtropical
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
North America
Elongated
Medium

Smooth swallower is a marine fish found around Atlantic, Indian and Pacific. It inhabits deep water. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 22.7 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Mackerels, Tunas, and Allies
Family: Chiasmodontidae
Genus: Dysalotus
Water type: Marine
Body shape: elongated