Boa Dragonfish [Stomias boa ferox]
Description
The Boa Dragonfish is a subspecies of the Scaleless Dragonfish and shares many of its characteristics. Found in deep-sea environments, it utilizes bioluminescent photophores for hunting and communication. Its body is slender, reaching up to 40 cm in length, and features a large jaw with fang-like teeth.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
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| Family |
Barbeled Dragonfishes
Stomiidae
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| Genus |
Stomias
Stomias
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