Ventrifossa [Ventrifossa]

Description

Ventrifossa is a genus of deep-sea grenadiers characterized by their deep bodies and ventrally located fins. These adaptations, along with a well-developed lateral line system, allow them to effectively navigate and feed in the darkness of their deep-sea habitats.

Species
Blackfin Hake [Ventrifossa garmani]
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Bering Hake [Ventrifossa macroptera]
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Slope Hake [Ventrifossa mizolepis]
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Longfin Hake [Ventrifossa nasuta]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Cod-like Fishes
Gadiformes
Family Grenadiers or Rattails
Macrouridae
Statistics
  • Species 4