A rare marine fish species endemic to the eastern Pacific Ocean, belonging to the Aulopidae family of lizardfish-like fishes. First scientifically described by Parin & Kotlyar in 1984.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Pelagic marine environments in the eastern Pacific Ocean, likely inhabiting mid-water depths between 200-1000 meters
Ecological Role
Plays a role in marine food web dynamics as a mid-level predator in deep oceanic ecosystems
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth, silvery-gray scales providing camouflage in deep marine environments
- LIMBS WINGS Streamlined body with pointed fins, specialized flagfin configuration
- HEAD SENSORY Relatively large eyes adapted for low-light deep ocean environments, prominent mouth structure
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated, slender fish body typical of Aulopidae family, approximately 15-25 cm in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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