Borostomias [Borostomias]

Description

Borostomias is a genus characterized by elongated bodies and large, upward-pointing mouths. They possess photophores, which are light-producing organs used for attracting prey and communication in the deep sea. Their relatively large eyes are adapted for detecting faint light in the darkness.

Species
Long-Nose Fanfin Anglerfish [Borostomias antarcticus]
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Monognathus Berteli [Borostomias monognathus]
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Panther dragonfish [Borostomias pantherinus]
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Spectacular Dragonfish [Borostomias spectacula]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
Family Barbeled Dragonfishes
Stomiidae
Statistics
  • Species 4