Pacific Blackmouth Angler [Rhynchactis microthrix]
Description
The Pacific Blackmouth Angler, or Rhynchactis microthrix, is a species native to the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is similar to the Blackmouth Angler, with a black mouth and a long, whip-like rostrum. However, it differs in its slightly smaller size and different distribution. It is a deep-sea species that typically inhabits depths between 800 and 2,000 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Anglerfishes
Lophiiformes
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| Family |
Dreamers
Oneirodidae
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| Genus |
Rhynchactis
Rhynchactis
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