Oblique Bristlemouth [Cyclothone microdon]
Description
The Oblique Bristlemouth is another member of the Cyclothone genus that resides in the deep sea. They have a unique bioluminescent organ just below their eyes. This species is characterized by its large mouth and small, sharp teeth.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
|
| Family |
Bristlemouths
Gonostomatidae
|
| Genus |
Cyclothone
Cyclothone
|