Benthopetalopsis mesembrinus [Benthopetalopsis mesembrinus]
Description
Benthopetalopsis mesembrinus is a species of rattail fish found in the family Macrouridae. It is a deep-sea species typically found in the Southern Ocean off the coast of Antarctica. This species is characterized by its elongated body, large eyes, and the distinctive slope of its head. It generally inhabits depths of 540 to 1400 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Mysids
Mysida
|
| Family |
Petaltails
Petalophthalmidae
|
| Genus |
Benthopetalopsis
Benthopetalopsis
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