A deep-sea predatory fish species endemic to the North Pacific Ocean, characterized by elongated body and sharp teeth adapted for capturing prey in low-light marine environments.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Mesopelagic and bathypelagic zones of the North Pacific Ocean, typically at depths between 200-1,500 meters, inhabiting cold, dark oceanic regions
Ecological Role
Important mid-trophic level predator in deep-sea food webs, contributing to marine ecosystem energy transfer and maintaining pelagic community balance
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Dark, silvery-gray coloration providing camouflage in deep marine environments
- LIMBS WINGS No limbs; fins include dorsal, anal, and caudal fins for precise marine locomotion
- HEAD SENSORY Large, well-developed eyes for detecting prey in low-light conditions, prominent jaw with sharp, fang-like teeth for capturing prey
- BODY STRUCTURE Slender, elongated body with streamlined profile, approximately 30-50 cm in total length, adapted for efficient swimming in deep oceanic environments
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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