Margrethia [Margrethia]

Description

Margrethia is a genus of small, slender bristlemouth fish, distinguished by their unique jaw structure and the presence of photophores along their body. They inhabit deep, open ocean waters and feed on microscopic plankton. Their bioluminescence plays a crucial role in social interactions and predation.

Species
Deep-Sea Sun Star [Margrethia solaris]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
Family Bristlemouths
Gonostomatidae
Statistics
  • Species 1