Flagellostomias [Flagellostomias]
Description
Flagellostomias is characterized by its elongated body and the presence of long, whip-like filaments extending from some of its photophores, which are thought to play a role in prey attraction. These fishes exhibit a unique adaptation among the Stomiidae, showcasing the diversity of evolutionary strategies within the family.
Species
Longwing spookfish [Flagellostomias boureei]
View DetailsFlagellant barbeled dragonfish [Flagellostomias longispinus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
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Family |
Barbeled Dragonfishes
Stomiidae
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Statistics
- Species 2