One-Jawed Fangtooth [Chaenophryne draco]
Description
This deep-sea fish species is found in the Pacific Ocean. It is known for its unique single-jawed appearance, with an upper jaw that is almost completely hidden by a large, shield-like lower jaw. This species is bioluminescent, using light produced by photophores to attract prey in the dark depths of the ocean.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Anglerfishes
Lophiiformes
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| Family |
Dreamers
Oneirodidae
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| Genus |
Chaenophryne
Chaenophryne
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