Starry snaggletooth [Astronesthes martensii]
Description
The starry snaggletooth is a species of barbeled dragonfish. Known for its large mouth and sharp, fang-like teeth, it has a body that is relatively slender and elongated with a series of photophores along its underside.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
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| Family |
Barbeled Dragonfishes
Stomiidae
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| Genus |
Astronesthes
Astronesthes
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