California Viperfish [Foetorepus californiensis]
Description
The California Viperfish is a species of barbeled dragonfish. This species is distinguished by its long, slender body, large head, and mouth filled with needle-like teeth. The California Viperfish is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean, primarily off the coast of California. Like other species in its genus, it has bioluminescent capabilities.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Dragonets
Callionymidae
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| Genus |
Foetorepus
Foetorepus
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