Longneck dragonfish [Astronesthes indicus]
Description
The longneck dragonfish is a species of barbeled dragonfish. It is a deep-sea fish with a long, slender body, large mouth, and sharp teeth. Its coloration is typically dark, but it has photophores (light-producing organs) along its body.
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 |
Astronesthes
Astronesthes
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