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]
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Great Northern Morid Cod [Albatrossia flemingi]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Cod-like Fishes
Gadiformes
Family Grenadiers or Rattails
Macrouridae
Statistics
  • Species 2