Short barbeled dragonfish [Photonectes macrorhynchus]
Description
The Short barbeled dragonfish lives in the Pacific Ocean. They are deep sea creatures and have the ability to produce their own light. They have a short bioluminescent barbel on their chin that they use to attract prey.
Taxonomy
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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Genus |
Photonectes
Photonectes
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