Distolateralis Dragonfish [Bolinichthys distofasciatus]
Description
The Distolateralis Dragonfish is another species in the Bolinichthys genus that inhabits the deep sea environment, usually found at depths between 500 and 2,000 meters. It features a slender, elongated body with large eyes, a long barbel tipped with a photophore, and a series of photophores along the sides of its body. The species is bioluminescent and uses this ability for communication and hunting.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Lanternfishes
Myctophiformes
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| Family |
Lanternfishes
Myctophidae
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| Genus |
Bolinichthys
Bolinichthys
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