Baird's slickhead [Coelorinchus bairdii]
Description
Baird's slickhead is a species of rattail that inhabits the northeastern Pacific Ocean. It is a deep-sea species found at depths from 880 to 2,240 metres. The species is known for its large eyes and its dark, metallic coloration.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Cod-like Fishes
Gadiformes
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| Family |
Grenadiers or Rattails
Macrouridae
|
| Genus |
Coelorinchus
Coelorinchus
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