White Slickhead Fish [Heterorhabdus blanci]
Description
The White Slickhead Fish is a deep-sea species inhabiting the Atlantic Ocean, particularly around the Azores. This species possesses a silvery-white body and a small head. It is known for its large mouth and sharp teeth. It typically dwells in depths of 600 to 2000 meters and feeds on small crustaceans and other invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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| Family |
Heterorhabdidae
Heterorhabdidae
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| Genus |
Heterorhabdus
Heterorhabdus
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