Shortjaw hooknose [Agnosia brevirostris]
Description
The Shortjaw hooknose is a species of snipe eel found in the Atlantic Ocean, specifically in the tropical and subtropical waters. It is a deep-sea fish that typically lives in depths exceeding 500 meters. The fish is characterized by its short, pointed snout, and large eyes set close together. Its body is long, slender, and usually a dark, metallic blue color.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Poachers
Agonidae
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| Genus |
Hooknose
Bathyagonus
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