Stout Blacksmelt [Halieutaea stellata]
Description
Stout Blacksmelt, scientifically known as Halieutaea stellata, is a species of fish in the family Ogcocephalidae. It is a benthic species found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, inhabiting the deep sea. The Stout Blacksmelt has a distinctive flat body and a large, upward-facing mouth. It possesses a unique lure, which it uses to attract prey, and its color varies from dark brown to black.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Anglerfishes
Lophiiformes
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| Family |
Batfishes
Ogcocephalidae
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| Genus |
Halieutaea
Halieutaea
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