Stareater [Chauliodus danae]
Description
The Stareater is a species of viperfish found in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. It is a predatory fish, known for its large mouth and sharp, fang-like teeth. It grows up to 30 cm in length and has a slender, elongated body with a large head. The Stareater is a deep-sea species, typically found at depths of 500 to 2,000 meters. Its body is dark, ranging from black to silver-blue, with a large, bioluminescent lure on its dorsal fin.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
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| Family |
Barbeled Dragonfishes
Stomiidae
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| Genus |
Chauliodus
Chauliodus
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