Shortfin dragonfish [Gonostoma denudatum]
Description
The Shortfin dragonfish is a mesopelagic species found in tropical and subtropical parts of the world's oceans. It grows to a length of 32 cm and possesses photophores along its body and on the caudal fin. The species is characterized by its lack of ventral and pectoral fins.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
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| Family |
Bristlemouths
Gonostomatidae
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| Genus |
Gonostoma
Gonostoma
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