A deep-sea fish species endemic to oceanic environments, characterized by its elongated body and specialized predatory adaptations
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Mesopelagic and bathypelagic zones of subtropical and temperate oceanic regions, typically at depths between 200-1000 meters
Ecological Role
Important mid-trophic level predator in marine food webs, controlling populations of smaller mesopelagic organisms
Morphology
SKIN COATDark coloration, likely silver-gray to minimize visibility in deep oceanic environments
LIMBS WINGSStreamlined body with small fins adapted for efficient deep-sea movement
HEAD SENSORYLarge mouth with prominent sharp teeth, specialized for capturing prey in low-light deep-sea environments
BODY STRUCTURESlender, elongated body with compressed lateral profile, approximately 30-40 cm in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Family Anotopteridae. In G.W. Mead (ed.), Fishes of the western North Atlantic, Pt. 5, p. 498-510. Mem. Sears Found. Mar. Res. 1, Yale Univ., New Haven, CT.
