Albatrossia [Albatrossia]
Description
Albatrossia is a genus of deep-sea fish known for their large size among the grenadiers. They possess elongated bodies, large heads, and eyes, with a characteristic large, single chin barbel. These fishes are adapted to the cold, dark environments of the deep sea, feeding on smaller fish and invertebrates.
Species
Big Roughy [Albatrossia pectoralis]
View DetailsGreat Northern Morid Cod [Albatrossia flemingi]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Cod-like Fishes
Gadiformes
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Family |
Grenadiers or Rattails
Macrouridae
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Statistics
- Species 2