Dragonfishes [Stomiiformes]

Description

Stomiiformes are deep-sea fish known for their bioluminescence, which they use to attract prey or communicate. They have large mouths and sharp teeth, with some species capable of ingesting prey larger than themselves. This order includes the fearsome-looking dragonfishes.

Families
Barbeled Dragonfishes [Stomiidae]
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Viperfishes [Chauliodontidae]
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Loosejaws [Malacosteidae]
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Bristlemouths [Gonostomatidae]
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Lightfishes [Phosichthyidae]
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Waryfishes [Astronesthidae]
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Scaleless Dragonfishes [Bathophilidae]
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Shortdragonfishes [Idiacanthidae]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Statistics
  • Families 8