With a lifespan of up to Up to 60 years, the Coelacanth is among the longest-lived carnivore fish. It inhabits deep-sea, caves habitats in Western Indian Ocean.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Coelacanth | Carnivore Fish Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 90 kg | 55 kg | ↑ 64% |
| Height | 200 cm | — | — |
| Avg Speed | 1.6 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Coelacanth inhabits deep-sea, caves habitats. It can be found in Western Indian Ocean.
Typical coloring: Brown, Grey.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Coelacanth is a solitary species belonging to the Latimeriidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
NE The Coelacanth is classified as Not Evaluated. There are 15 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 11 carnivore fish, the Coelacanth’s weight of Up to 90 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 55 kg.
Weight rank: #1 of 15 Not Evaluated species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coelacanth | Up to 90 kg | NE |
| 2 | Arowana | Up to 6.7 kg | NE |
| 3 | Amazon Rainforest Frog | Up to 0.5 g | NE |
| 4 | Bearded Dragon | Up to 600 g | NE |
| 5 | Blue Morpho Butterfly | Up to 0.028 g | NE |
Related Species
How much does a Coelacanth weigh?
A Coelacanth typically weighs Up to 90 kg, which is well above average compared to the median of 55 kg among carnivore fish.
What is the conservation status of the Coelacanth?
The Coelacanth is classified as “Not Evaluated”. There are 15 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Coelacanth live?
The Coelacanth is found in Western Indian Ocean, in deep-sea, caves habitats.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026