Spotted Dragonfish [Astronesthes macropogon]
Description
The Spotted Dragonfish inhabits the Atlantic Ocean at depths of 500-1000 meters. It is characterized by a slender, elongated body that can reach up to 33 centimeters in length. This species has distinct photophores that emit a blue-green light, which it uses for hunting and communication in the deep-sea environment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
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| Family |
Shortdragonfishes
Idiacanthidae
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| Genus |
Starry Dragonfishes
Stomias
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