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Quick facts

SizeUp to 150 cm
WeightUp to 2.5 kg
Depth40–1400 m
Water typeMarine
Best timeYear-round in deep water.

About Rabbit Fish

Rabbit fish is a distinctive cartilaginous fish distantly related to sharks and skates.

Characteristics

  • Common in Iceland
  • Native species

Habitat

Deeper demersal habitats.

Diet

Benthic animals, including crustaceans and molluscs.

Spawning and reproduction

Reproduction

Eggs are deposited in elongated egg cases on the seabed while the embryo develops.

Distribution around Iceland

Occurs in deeper benthic waters around Iceland.
SourceLast verified: 09/09/2026