Roughhead Grenadier [Neoliparis atlanticus]
Description
Neoliparis atlanticus, commonly known as the Roughhead Grenadier, is a species of rattail, a type of deep-sea fish. It is found in the North Atlantic Ocean, from Iceland to the Davis Strait. It prefers a benthic lifestyle, dwelling on the seafloor at depths ranging from 400 to 1400 metres. This species is characterized by a large head with rough skin, a slender body, and a long, whip-like tail.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
True Jellyfish
Scyphozoa
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| Order |
Tube Jellyfish
Rhizostomeae
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| Family |
Lobed Jellyfish
Lobonemidae
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| Genus |
Neolobonema
Neolobonema
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