Slender enope squid [Sigmops elongatus]
Description
The Slender enope squid is a deep-sea squid found in the Atlantic Ocean. It has a long, thin body and large eyes. The species is bioluminescent and can emit light from its body. The Slender enope squid is typically found at depths of 500 to 1000 meters.
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 |
Sigmops
Sigmops
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