Black loosejaw [Photonectes dinema]
Description
The Black loosejaw is a species of fish in the family Stomiidae. This species is found in the Atlantic Ocean. It is also known as the stoplight loosejaw. They live in deep sea environments and are known for their unusual method of capturing prey, which involves using their lower jaws to scoop up smaller fish.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
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| Family |
Barbeled Dragonfishes
Stomiidae
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| Genus |
Photonectes
Photonectes
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