Spectacular Dragonfish [Borostomias spectacula]
Description
The Spectacular Dragonfish is a species of barbeled dragonfish. It is known to live in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, at depths of 500 to 2000 meters. This species is characterized by its elongated body, large upward-facing eyes, and a barbel attached to its chin with a light-emitting organ at the tip.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
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| Family |
Barbeled Dragonfishes
Stomiidae
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| Genus |
Borostomias
Borostomias
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