Deep-sea Anglerfish [Abyssobrotula galatheae]
Description
This species is a deep-sea anglerfish that can be found in the Atlantic Ocean. It lives at depths of 2,000 to 4,000 meters. It is small and elongated, with a length of up to 16.5 cm. Its color ranges from brown to black. The head is large, with small eyes and a wide mouth. The teeth are large and fang-like. The pectoral fins are small and the pelvic fins are absent. The body is covered in small, spiny scales. The most distinctive feature of this species is the long, whip-like filament that extends from the dorsal fin, which is used to lure prey in the darkness of the deep sea.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Zoanthids
Zoantharia
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| Family |
Abyssoanthids
Abyssoanthidae
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| Genus |
Abyssanthus
Abyssanthus
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