Where Does Pacific Viperfish Live?

Pacific Viperfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Pacific Viperfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Mesopelagic to bathypelagic zones, typically found between 200 meters and 2,800 meters (650 to 9,200 feet). Diel vertical migration is observed, with individuals moving to shallower depths at night.

Environment

Open ocean, deep-sea pelagic zone. It inhabits the water column, far from the seafloor.

Geographic range

Widespread in the Pacific Ocean, particularly in the temperate and tropical regions. Its range extends from the Bering Sea south to Baja California in the eastern Pacific, and across the western Pacific. Also found in parts of the Indian Ocean.

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