Bathyaploactis [Bathyaploactis]

Description

Bathyaploactis represents a deep-sea genus within the velvetfish family, adapted to life in the dark ocean depths. These fishes are characterized by their robust bodies, reduced eyesight, and enhanced sensory organs to navigate the pitch-black environment. They feed on small creatures they encounter in the deep sea.

Species
Deepsea anglerfish [Bathyaploactis longigula]
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Fangtooth seadevil [Bathyaploactis scorpii]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
Family Velvetfishes
Aploactinidae
Statistics
  • Species 2