Greybelly Bristlemouth [Cyclothone alba]
Description
The Greybelly Bristlemouth is a deep-sea species found in subtropical and tropical oceans. It has a light-producing organ on its belly, which helps it in attracting prey and potential mates. These fish are generally small, with a large mouth and sharp, bristle-like teeth.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
|
| Family |
Bristlemouths
Gonostomatidae
|
| Genus |
Cyclothone
Cyclothone
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