Cetonurus [Cetonurus]

Description

Cetonurus is a genus within the Macrouridae family, known for their unique physical adaptations to deep-sea life. They have slender bodies, large heads, and significant, luminous organs which are believed to play a role in attracting prey or mates in the dark depths of their habitat.

Species
Soft Flabby Whalefish [Cetonurus globiceps]
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Spiny Whalefish [Cetonurus crassiceps]
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Armored Seadevil [Cetonurus armatus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Cod-like Fishes
Gadiformes
Family Grenadiers or Rattails
Macrouridae
Statistics
  • Species 3