Bigfin snaggletooth [Astronesthes psychrolutes]
Description
The Bigfin snaggletooth, scientifically known as Astronesthes psychrolutes, is a deep-sea species that lives in the Atlantic Ocean. Like other snaggletooths, it has a light-producing organ and is notable for its large, upward-facing mouth and sharp teeth.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
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| Family |
Waryfishes
Astronesthidae
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| Genus |
Astronesthes
Astronesthes
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