Scaleless Dragonfish [Stomias boa]
Description
This species can be found in deep sea environments, typically between 200 to 1500 meters below sea level. The Scaleless Dragonfish is known for its bioluminescent photophores, which it uses for communication and hunting. It has a slender body that can reach up to 32 cm in length and its jaw is equipped with large, fang-like teeth.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
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| Family |
Barbeled Dragonfishes
Stomiidae
|
| Genus |
Stomias
Stomias
|