Soft Flabby Whalefish [Cetonurus globiceps]
Description
The Soft Flabby Whalefish, also known as Cetonurus globiceps, is a deep-sea species that is known to inhabit the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. This species is characterized by its soft, flabby body and large head, which is covered in numerous spiny ridges. The color of this species is typically a dark red or brown. Its diet mainly consists of small fish and squid. The Soft Flabby Whalefish is a deep-water species, living at depths of 2000 to 5000 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Cod-like Fishes
Gadiformes
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| Family |
Grenadiers or Rattails
Macrouridae
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| Genus |
Cetonurus
Cetonurus
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