Longnose Whiptail Catfish [Labichthys yanoi]
Description
The Longnose Whiptail Catfish, scientifically known as Labichthys yanoi, is a species of eeltail catfishes that resides in the Pacific Ocean. It can be found in the deep-sea areas from Japan to the East China Sea. It is a deep-sea dweller, living at depths of 140 to 360 meters. The Longnose Whiptail Catfish is distinguished by its long, slender body and an elongated snout. It is a nocturnal species, actively hunting small invertebrates at night.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
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| Family |
Snipe Eels
Nemichthyidae
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| Genus |
Labichthys
Labichthys
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