Depths at Which Four Deep-Sea Fish Species Live Species Depth below the ocean surface Footballfish 200-1,000 meters Southern stoplight loosejaw

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Depths at Which Four Deep-Sea Fish Species Live
Species	Depth below the ocean surface
Footballfish	200–1,000 meters
Southern stoplight loosejaw	500–2,000 meters
Black seadevil	250–2,000 meters
Bollons’ rattail	300–800 meters

Some oceanic fish species live very deep underwater. Researchers collected data about the depths at which various species live.

Based on the information in the table, at what depth does the southern stoplight loosejaw live?

Accepted Answer

Choice C is the best answer. The table shows the depths below the ocean surface at which four species of deep-sea fish live. According to the table, the range of depths at which the southern stoplight loosejaw lives is 500-2,000 meters below the surface. Choice A is incorrect because the table indies that the southern stoplight loosejaw lives 500-2,000 meters below the ocean surface, not at depths more than 2,000 meters below the surface. Choice B is incorrect because the table indies that the southern stoplight loosejaw lives 500-2,000 meters below the ocean surface, not 150-400 meters below the surface. Choice D is incorrect because the table indies that the southern stoplight loosejaw lives 500-2,000 meters below the ocean surface, not 250-500 meters below the surface.

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